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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,083.70, 29,101.62 and 12,137.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,083.70, 29,101.62 and 12,137.52 is: 16,753.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,083.70 : 29,101.62 = 12,137.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,083.70/29,101.62 = 12,137.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,083.70x = 29,101.62 × 12,137.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,083.70x = 353,221,494.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,221,494.78/21,083.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,753.30

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