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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,045.88, 29,034.21 and 12,091.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,045.88, 29,034.21 and 12,091.33 is: 16,680.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,045.88 : 29,034.21 = 12,091.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,045.88/29,034.21 = 12,091.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,045.88x = 29,034.21 × 12,091.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,045.88x = 351,062,214.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,062,214.40/21,045.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,680.80

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