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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,138.02, 29,170.86 and 12,184.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,138.02, 29,170.86 and 12,184.01 is: 16,814.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,138.02 : 29,170.86 = 12,184.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,138.02/29,170.86 = 12,184.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,138.02x = 29,170.86 × 12,184.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,138.02x = 355,418,049.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,418,049.95/21,138.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,814.16

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