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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,091.14, 29,105.55 and 11,659.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,091.14, 29,105.55 and 11,659.68 is: 16,090.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,091.14 : 29,105.55 = 11,659.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,091.14/29,105.55 = 11,659.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,091.14x = 29,105.55 × 11,659.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,091.14x = 339,361,399.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,361,399.22/21,091.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,090.24

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