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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,090.72, 29,104.32 and 12,132.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,090.72, 29,104.32 and 12,132.12 is: 16,741.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,090.72 : 29,104.32 = 12,132.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,090.72/29,104.32 = 12,132.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,090.72x = 29,104.32 × 12,132.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,090.72x = 353,097,102.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,097,102.76/21,090.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,741.82

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