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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,150.05, 29,188.57 and 12,075.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,150.05, 29,188.57 and 12,075.82 is: 16,665.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,150.05 : 29,188.57 = 12,075.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,150.05/29,188.57 = 12,075.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,150.05x = 29,188.57 × 12,075.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,150.05x = 352,475,917.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,475,917.38/21,150.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,665.49

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