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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,205.06, 29,265.30 and 12,131.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,205.06, 29,265.30 and 12,131.25 is: 16,742.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,205.06 : 29,265.30 = 12,131.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,205.06/29,265.30 = 12,131.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,205.06x = 29,265.30 × 12,131.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,205.06x = 355,024,725.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,024,725.50/21,205.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,742.46

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