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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,097.78, 29,110.10 and 12,143.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,097.78, 29,110.10 and 12,143.64 is: 16,755.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,097.78 : 29,110.10 = 12,143.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,097.78/29,110.10 = 12,143.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,097.78x = 29,110.10 × 12,143.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,097.78x = 353,502,574.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,502,574.76/21,097.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,755.44

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