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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,108.67, 29,126.69 and 12,156.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,108.67, 29,126.69 and 12,156.55 is: 16,774.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,108.67 : 29,126.69 = 12,156.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,108.67/29,126.69 = 12,156.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,108.67x = 29,126.69 × 12,156.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,108.67x = 354,080,002.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,080,002.54/21,108.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,774.15

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