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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,131.24, 29,164.50 and 12,059.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,131.24, 29,164.50 and 12,059.54 is: 16,644.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,131.24 : 29,164.50 = 12,059.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,131.24/29,164.50 = 12,059.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,131.24x = 29,164.50 × 12,059.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,131.24x = 351,710,454.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,710,454.33/21,131.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,644.10

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