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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,092.72, 29,107.08 and 12,134.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,092.72, 29,107.08 and 12,134.12 is: 16,744.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,092.72 : 29,107.08 = 12,134.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,092.72/29,107.08 = 12,134.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,092.72x = 29,107.08 × 12,134.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,092.72x = 353,188,801.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,188,801.57/21,092.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,744.58

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