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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,063.84, 29,059.04 and 12,109.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,063.84, 29,059.04 and 12,109.28 is: 16,705.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,063.84 : 29,059.04 = 12,109.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,063.84/29,059.04 = 12,109.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,063.84x = 29,059.04 × 12,109.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,063.84x = 351,884,051.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,884,051.89/21,063.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,705.60

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