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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,063.33, 29,069.87 and 12,111.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,063.33, 29,069.87 and 12,111.21 is: 16,714.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,063.33 : 29,069.87 = 12,111.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,063.33/29,069.87 = 12,111.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,063.33x = 29,069.87 × 12,111.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,063.33x = 352,071,300.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,071,300.24/21,063.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,714.89

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