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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,056.95, 29,052.03 and 12,101.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,056.95, 29,052.03 and 12,101.19 is: 16,695.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,056.95 : 29,052.03 = 12,101.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,056.95/29,052.03 = 12,101.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,056.95x = 29,052.03 × 12,101.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,056.95x = 351,564,134.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,564,134.92/21,056.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,695.87

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