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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,125.56, 29,152.68 and 12,050.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,125.56, 29,152.68 and 12,050.71 is: 16,629.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,125.56 : 29,152.68 = 12,050.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,125.56/29,152.68 = 12,050.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,125.56x = 29,152.68 × 12,050.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,125.56x = 351,310,492.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,310,492.40/21,125.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,629.64

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