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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,105.93, 29,126.48 and 12,155.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,105.93, 29,126.48 and 12,155.03 is: 16,774.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,105.93 : 29,126.48 = 12,155.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,105.93/29,126.48 = 12,155.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,105.93x = 29,126.48 × 12,155.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,105.93x = 354,033,031.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,033,031.79/21,105.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,774.10

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