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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,028.68, 29,018.52 and 12,075.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,028.68, 29,018.52 and 12,075.48 is: 16,663.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,028.68 : 29,018.52 = 12,075.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,028.68/29,018.52 = 12,075.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,028.68x = 29,018.52 × 12,075.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,028.68x = 350,412,557.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,412,557.89/21,028.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,663.55

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