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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,072.78, 29,084.34 and 12,120.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,072.78, 29,084.34 and 12,120.36 is: 16,728.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,072.78 : 29,084.34 = 12,120.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,072.78/29,084.34 = 12,120.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,072.78x = 29,084.34 × 12,120.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,072.78x = 352,512,671.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,512,671.16/21,072.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,728.34

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