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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,145.08, 29,180.12 and 12,192.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,145.08, 29,180.12 and 12,192.52 is: 16,825.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,145.08 : 29,180.12 = 12,192.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,145.08/29,180.12 = 12,192.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,145.08x = 29,180.12 × 12,192.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,145.08x = 355,779,196.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,779,196.70/21,145.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,825.63

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