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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,086.54, 29,098.56 and 12,134.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,086.54, 29,098.56 and 12,134.36 is: 16,744.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,086.54 : 29,098.56 = 12,134.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,086.54/29,098.56 = 12,134.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,086.54x = 29,098.56 × 12,134.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,086.54x = 353,092,520.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,092,520.77/21,086.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,744.93

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