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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,040.98, 29,033.67 and 12,088.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,040.98, 29,033.67 and 12,088.48 is: 16,680.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,040.98 : 29,033.67 = 12,088.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,040.98/29,033.67 = 12,088.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,040.98x = 29,033.67 × 12,088.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,040.98x = 350,972,939.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,972,939.12/21,040.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,680.45

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