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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,183.54, 29,234.61 and 12,232.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,183.54, 29,234.61 and 12,232.68 is: 16,881.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,183.54 : 29,234.61 = 12,232.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,183.54/29,234.61 = 12,232.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,183.54x = 29,234.61 × 12,232.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,183.54x = 357,617,629.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,617,629.05/21,183.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,881.86

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