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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,074.58, 29,083.76 and 12,122.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,074.58, 29,083.76 and 12,122.07 is: 16,728.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,074.58 : 29,083.76 = 12,122.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,074.58/29,083.76 = 12,122.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,074.58x = 29,083.76 × 12,122.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,074.58x = 352,555,374.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,555,374.58/21,074.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,728.94

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