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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,086.28, 29,101.96 and 12,133.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,086.28, 29,101.96 and 12,133.60 is: 16,746.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,086.28 : 29,101.96 = 12,133.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,086.28/29,101.96 = 12,133.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,086.28x = 29,101.96 × 12,133.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,086.28x = 353,111,541.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,111,541.86/21,086.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,746.03

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