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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,290.02, 29,377.21 and 12,091.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,290.02, 29,377.21 and 12,091.25 is: 16,684.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,290.02 : 29,377.21 = 12,091.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,290.02/29,377.21 = 12,091.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,290.02x = 29,377.21 × 12,091.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,290.02x = 355,207,190.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,207,190.41/21,290.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,684.21

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