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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,151.33, 29,187.54 and 12,078.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,151.33, 29,187.54 and 12,078.52 is: 16,667.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,151.33 : 29,187.54 = 12,078.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,151.33/29,187.54 = 12,078.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,151.33x = 29,187.54 × 12,078.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,151.33x = 352,542,212.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,542,212.67/21,151.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,667.62

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