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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,150.30, 29,128.23 and 20,691.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,150.30, 29,128.23 and 20,691.12 is: 28,495.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,150.30 : 29,128.23 = 20,691.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,150.30/29,128.23 = 20,691.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,150.30x = 29,128.23 × 20,691.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,150.30x = 602,695,702.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,695,702.32/21,150.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,495.85

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