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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,105.12, 29,128.59 and 12,150.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,105.12, 29,128.59 and 12,150.93 is: 16,770.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,105.12 : 29,128.59 = 12,150.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,105.12/29,128.59 = 12,150.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,105.12x = 29,128.59 × 12,150.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,105.12x = 353,939,458.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,939,458.09/21,105.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,770.31

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