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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,152.23, 29,189.25 and 12,078.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,152.23, 29,189.25 and 12,078.04 is: 16,667.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,152.23 : 29,189.25 = 12,078.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,152.23/29,189.25 = 12,078.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,152.23x = 29,189.25 × 12,078.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,152.23x = 352,548,929.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,548,929.07/21,152.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,667.22

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