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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,149.57, 29,184.63 and 12,074.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,149.57, 29,184.63 and 12,074.88 is: 16,662.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,149.57 : 29,184.63 = 12,074.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,149.57/29,184.63 = 12,074.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,149.57x = 29,184.63 × 12,074.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,149.57x = 352,400,905.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,400,905.09/21,149.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,662.32

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