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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,042.69, 29,041.47 and 12,090.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,042.69, 29,041.47 and 12,090.15 is: 16,685.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,042.69 : 29,041.47 = 12,090.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,042.69/29,041.47 = 12,090.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,042.69x = 29,041.47 × 12,090.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,042.69x = 351,115,728.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,115,728.52/21,042.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,685.88

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