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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,096.37, 29,115.89 and 12,711.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,096.37, 29,115.89 and 12,711.25 is: 17,543.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,096.37 : 29,115.89 = 12,711.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,096.37/29,115.89 = 12,711.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,096.37x = 29,115.89 × 12,711.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,096.37x = 370,099,356.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,099,356.76/21,096.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,543.27

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