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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,104.66, 29,126.50 and 12,152.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,104.66, 29,126.50 and 12,152.54 is: 16,771.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,104.66 : 29,126.50 = 12,152.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,104.66/29,126.50 = 12,152.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,104.66x = 29,126.50 × 12,152.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,104.66x = 353,960,780.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,960,780.30/21,104.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,771.69

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