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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,091.59, 29,111.40 and 12,708.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,091.59, 29,111.40 and 12,708.09 is: 17,540.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,091.59 : 29,111.40 = 12,708.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,091.59/29,111.40 = 12,708.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,091.59x = 29,111.40 × 12,708.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,091.59x = 369,950,291.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,950,291.23/21,091.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,540.18

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