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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,105.06, 29,126.34 and 12,152.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,105.06, 29,126.34 and 12,152.40 is: 16,771.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,105.06 : 29,126.34 = 12,152.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,105.06/29,126.34 = 12,152.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,105.06x = 29,126.34 × 12,152.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,105.06x = 353,954,934.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,954,934.22/21,105.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,771.09

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