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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,178.98, 29,219.27 and 12,681.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,178.98, 29,219.27 and 12,681.36 is: 17,495.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,178.98 : 29,219.27 = 12,681.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,178.98/29,219.27 = 12,681.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,178.98x = 29,219.27 × 12,681.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,178.98x = 370,540,018.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,540,018.40/21,178.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,495.65

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