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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,094.65, 29,111.27 and 12,143.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,094.65, 29,111.27 and 12,143.95 is: 16,759.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,094.65 : 29,111.27 = 12,143.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,094.65/29,111.27 = 12,143.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,094.65x = 29,111.27 × 12,143.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,094.65x = 353,525,673.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,525,673.82/21,094.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,759.02

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