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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,146.12, 29,181.56 and 12,193.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,146.12, 29,181.56 and 12,193.59 is: 16,827.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,146.12 : 29,181.56 = 12,193.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,146.12/29,181.56 = 12,193.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,146.12x = 29,181.56 × 12,193.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,146.12x = 355,827,978.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,827,978.20/21,146.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,827.10

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