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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,161.87, 29,201.55 and 12,087.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,161.87, 29,201.55 and 12,087.19 is: 16,679.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,161.87 : 29,201.55 = 12,087.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,161.87/29,201.55 = 12,087.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,161.87x = 29,201.55 × 12,087.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,161.87x = 352,964,674.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,964,674.32/21,161.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,679.28

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