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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,075.55, 29,084.23 and 12,122.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,075.55, 29,084.23 and 12,122.82 is: 16,729.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,075.55 : 29,084.23 = 12,122.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,075.55/29,084.23 = 12,122.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,075.55x = 29,084.23 × 12,122.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,075.55x = 352,582,885.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,582,885.13/21,075.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,729.47

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