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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,091.69, 29,105.61 and 12,139.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,091.69, 29,105.61 and 12,139.48 is: 16,751.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,091.69 : 29,105.61 = 12,139.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,091.69/29,105.61 = 12,139.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,091.69x = 29,105.61 × 12,139.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,091.69x = 353,326,970.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,326,970.48/21,091.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,751.95

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