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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,092.67, 29,110.66 and 12,138.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,092.67, 29,110.66 and 12,138.48 is: 16,752.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,092.67 : 29,110.66 = 12,138.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,092.67/29,110.66 = 12,138.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,092.67x = 29,110.66 × 12,138.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,092.67x = 353,359,133.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,359,133.85/21,092.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,752.70

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