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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,142.56, 29,176.66 and 12,190.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,142.56, 29,176.66 and 12,190.02 is: 16,822.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,142.56 : 29,176.66 = 12,190.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,142.56/29,176.66 = 12,190.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,142.56x = 29,176.66 × 12,190.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,142.56x = 355,664,068.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,664,068.93/21,142.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,822.19

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