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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,044.52, 29,043.08 and 12,095.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,044.52, 29,043.08 and 12,095.15 is: 16,692.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,044.52 : 29,043.08 = 12,095.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,044.52/29,043.08 = 12,095.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,044.52x = 29,043.08 × 12,095.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,044.52x = 351,280,203.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,280,203.37/21,044.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,692.24

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