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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,140.88, 29,174.12 and 12,188.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,140.88, 29,174.12 and 12,188.40 is: 16,819.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,140.88 : 29,174.12 = 12,188.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,140.88/29,174.12 = 12,188.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,140.88x = 29,174.12 × 12,188.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,140.88x = 355,585,844.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,585,844.21/21,140.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,819.82

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