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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,182.46, 29,233.01 and 12,801.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,182.46, 29,233.01 and 12,801.66 is: 17,667.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,182.46 : 29,233.01 = 12,801.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,182.46/29,233.01 = 12,801.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,182.46x = 29,233.01 × 12,801.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,182.46x = 374,231,054.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,231,054.80/21,182.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,667.03

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