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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,137.56, 29,169.77 and 12,185.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,137.56, 29,169.77 and 12,185.01 is: 16,815.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,137.56 : 29,169.77 = 12,185.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,137.56/29,169.77 = 12,185.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,137.56x = 29,169.77 × 12,185.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,137.56x = 355,433,939.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,433,939.15/21,137.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,815.28

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