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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,140.43, 29,173.73 and 12,187.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,140.43, 29,173.73 and 12,187.89 is: 16,819.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,140.43 : 29,173.73 = 12,187.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,140.43/29,173.73 = 12,187.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,140.43x = 29,173.73 × 12,187.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,140.43x = 355,566,151.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,566,151.19/21,140.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,819.25

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