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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,036.88, 29,021.79 and 12,082.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,036.88, 29,021.79 and 12,082.33 is: 16,668.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,036.88 : 29,021.79 = 12,082.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,036.88/29,021.79 = 12,082.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,036.88x = 29,021.79 × 12,082.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,036.88x = 350,650,843.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,650,843.97/21,036.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,668.39

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