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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,152.33, 29,188.92 and 12,079.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,152.33, 29,188.92 and 12,079.52 is: 16,669.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,152.33 : 29,188.92 = 12,079.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,152.33/29,188.92 = 12,079.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,152.33x = 29,188.92 × 12,079.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,152.33x = 352,588,142.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,588,142.92/21,152.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,669.00

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