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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,054.33, 29,051.87 and 12,102.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,054.33, 29,051.87 and 12,102.21 is: 16,699.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,054.33 : 29,051.87 = 12,102.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,054.33/29,051.87 = 12,102.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,054.33x = 29,051.87 × 12,102.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,054.33x = 351,591,771.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,591,771.12/21,054.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,699.26

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