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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,076.83, 29,082.87 and 12,124.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,076.83, 29,082.87 and 12,124.71 is: 16,730.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,076.83 : 29,082.87 = 12,124.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,076.83/29,082.87 = 12,124.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,076.83x = 29,082.87 × 12,124.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,076.83x = 352,621,364.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,621,364.72/21,076.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,730.28

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