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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,083.78, 29,094.48 and 11,651.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,083.78, 29,094.48 and 11,651.78 is: 16,078.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,083.78 : 29,094.48 = 11,651.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,083.78/29,094.48 = 11,651.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,083.78x = 29,094.48 × 11,651.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,083.78x = 339,002,480.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,002,480.17/21,083.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,078.83

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