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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,088.68, 29,104.02 and 11,658.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,088.68, 29,104.02 and 11,658.12 is: 16,089.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,088.68 : 29,104.02 = 11,658.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,088.68/29,104.02 = 11,658.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,088.68x = 29,104.02 × 11,658.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,088.68x = 339,298,157.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,298,157.64/21,088.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,089.11

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