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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,039.84, 29,036.52 and 12,089.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,039.84, 29,036.52 and 12,089.52 is: 16,684.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,039.84 : 29,036.52 = 12,089.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,039.84/29,036.52 = 12,089.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,039.84x = 29,036.52 × 12,089.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,039.84x = 351,037,589.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,037,589.27/21,039.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,684.42

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