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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,092.24, 29,109.84 and 12,148.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,092.24, 29,109.84 and 12,148.76 is: 16,766.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,092.24 : 29,109.84 = 12,148.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,092.24/29,109.84 = 12,148.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,092.24x = 29,109.84 × 12,148.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,092.24x = 353,648,459.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,648,459.80/21,092.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,766.76

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