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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,090.69, 29,104.23 and 12,138.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,090.69, 29,104.23 and 12,138.48 is: 16,750.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,090.69 : 29,104.23 = 12,138.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,090.69/29,104.23 = 12,138.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,090.69x = 29,104.23 × 12,138.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,090.69x = 353,281,113.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,281,113.77/21,090.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,750.57

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