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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,110.76, 29,129.97 and 12,037.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,110.76, 29,129.97 and 12,037.29 is: 16,609.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,110.76 : 29,129.97 = 12,037.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,110.76/29,129.97 = 12,037.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,110.76x = 29,129.97 × 12,037.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,110.76x = 350,645,832.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,645,832.48/21,110.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,609.82

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