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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,089.54, 29,103.62 and 11,658.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,089.54, 29,103.62 and 11,658.11 is: 16,088.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,089.54 : 29,103.62 = 11,658.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,089.54/29,103.62 = 11,658.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,089.54x = 29,103.62 × 11,658.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,089.54x = 339,292,999.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,292,999.55/21,089.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,088.21

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