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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,089.28, 29,103.12 and 12,136.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,089.28, 29,103.12 and 12,136.08 is: 16,747.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,089.28 : 29,103.12 = 12,136.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,089.28/29,103.12 = 12,136.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,089.28x = 29,103.12 × 12,136.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,089.28x = 353,197,792.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,197,792.57/21,089.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,747.74

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