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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,109.94, 29,132.02 and 12,159.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,109.94, 29,132.02 and 12,159.04 is: 16,779.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,109.94 : 29,132.02 = 12,159.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,109.94/29,132.02 = 12,159.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,109.94x = 29,132.02 × 12,159.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,109.94x = 354,217,396.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,217,396.46/21,109.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,779.65

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