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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,141.06, 29,174.59 and 12,188.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,141.06, 29,174.59 and 12,188.52 is: 16,820.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,141.06 : 29,174.59 = 12,188.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,141.06/29,174.59 = 12,188.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,141.06x = 29,174.59 × 12,188.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,141.06x = 355,595,073.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,595,073.71/21,141.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,820.12

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