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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,085.68, 29,097.43 and 12,136.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,085.68, 29,097.43 and 12,136.06 is: 16,747.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,085.68 : 29,097.43 = 12,136.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,085.68/29,097.43 = 12,136.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,085.68x = 29,097.43 × 12,136.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,085.68x = 353,128,156.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,128,156.33/21,085.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,747.30

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