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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,082.70, 29,093.34 and 12,131.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,082.70, 29,093.34 and 12,131.59 is: 16,741.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,082.70 : 29,093.34 = 12,131.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,082.70/29,093.34 = 12,131.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,082.70x = 29,093.34 × 12,131.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,082.70x = 352,948,472.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,948,472.61/21,082.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,741.14

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