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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,098.68, 29,117.93 and 12,149.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,098.68, 29,117.93 and 12,149.09 is: 16,766.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,098.68 : 29,117.93 = 12,149.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,098.68/29,117.93 = 12,149.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,098.68x = 29,117.93 × 12,149.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,098.68x = 353,756,323.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,756,323.38/21,098.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,766.75

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