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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,082.16, 29,093.23 and 12,131.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,082.16, 29,093.23 and 12,131.39 is: 16,741.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,082.16 : 29,093.23 = 12,131.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,082.16/29,093.23 = 12,131.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,082.16x = 29,093.23 × 12,131.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,082.16x = 352,941,319.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,941,319.49/21,082.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,741.23

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