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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,105.27, 29,126.31 and 12,154.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,105.27, 29,126.31 and 12,154.17 is: 16,773.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,105.27 : 29,126.31 = 12,154.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,105.27/29,126.31 = 12,154.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,105.27x = 29,126.31 × 12,154.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,105.27x = 354,006,123.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,006,123.21/21,105.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,773.35

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