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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,151.68, 29,189.33 and 12,654.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,151.68, 29,189.33 and 12,654.15 is: 17,462.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,151.68 : 29,189.33 = 12,654.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,151.68/29,189.33 = 12,654.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,151.68x = 29,189.33 × 12,654.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,151.68x = 369,366,096.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,366,096.95/21,151.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,462.73

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