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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,040.51, 29,036.64 and 12,089.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,040.51, 29,036.64 and 12,089.65 is: 16,684.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,040.51 : 29,036.64 = 12,089.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,040.51/29,036.64 = 12,089.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,040.51x = 29,036.64 × 12,089.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,040.51x = 351,042,814.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,042,814.78/21,040.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,684.14

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