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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,083.84, 29,093.96 and 11,652.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,083.84, 29,093.96 and 11,652.38 is: 16,079.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,083.84 : 29,093.96 = 11,652.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,083.84/29,093.96 = 11,652.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,083.84x = 29,093.96 × 11,652.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,083.84x = 339,013,877.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,013,877.62/21,083.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,079.32

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