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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,086.78, 29,102.65 and 12,134.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,086.78, 29,102.65 and 12,134.10 is: 16,746.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,086.78 : 29,102.65 = 12,134.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,086.78/29,102.65 = 12,134.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,086.78x = 29,102.65 × 12,134.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,086.78x = 353,134,465.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,134,465.37/21,086.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,746.72

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