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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,083.62, 29,096.49 and 12,131.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,083.62, 29,096.49 and 12,131.14 is: 16,741.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,083.62 : 29,096.49 = 12,131.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,083.62/29,096.49 = 12,131.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,083.62x = 29,096.49 × 12,131.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,083.62x = 352,973,593.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,973,593.70/21,083.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,741.60

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