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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,143.58, 29,177.19 and 12,192.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,143.58, 29,177.19 and 12,192.66 is: 16,825.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,143.58 : 29,177.19 = 12,192.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,143.58/29,177.19 = 12,192.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,143.58x = 29,177.19 × 12,192.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,143.58x = 355,747,557.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,747,557.43/21,143.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,825.32

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