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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,083.72, 29,094.68 and 12,125.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,083.72, 29,094.68 and 12,125.12 is: 16,732.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,083.72 : 29,094.68 = 12,125.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,083.72/29,094.68 = 12,125.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,083.72x = 29,094.68 × 12,125.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,083.72x = 352,776,486.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,776,486.36/21,083.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,732.17

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