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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,111.39, 29,128.91 and 12,612.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,111.39, 29,128.91 and 12,612.16 is: 17,401.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,111.39 : 29,128.91 = 12,612.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,111.39/29,128.91 = 12,612.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,111.39x = 29,128.91 × 12,612.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,111.39x = 367,378,473.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,378,473.55/21,111.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,401.91

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