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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,089.54, 29,101.40 and 12,135.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,089.54, 29,101.40 and 12,135.30 is: 16,745.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,089.54 : 29,101.40 = 12,135.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,089.54/29,101.40 = 12,135.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,089.54x = 29,101.40 × 12,135.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,089.54x = 353,154,219.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,154,219.42/21,089.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,745.47

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