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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,082.55, 29,095.27 and 12,129.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,082.55, 29,095.27 and 12,129.89 is: 16,740.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,082.55 : 29,095.27 = 12,129.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,082.55/29,095.27 = 12,129.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,082.55x = 29,095.27 × 12,129.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,082.55x = 352,922,248.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,922,248.82/21,082.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,740.02

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