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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,091.59, 29,105.15 and 11,659.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,091.59, 29,105.15 and 11,659.59 is: 16,089.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,091.59 : 29,105.15 = 11,659.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,091.59/29,105.15 = 11,659.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,091.59x = 29,105.15 × 11,659.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,091.59x = 339,354,057.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,354,057.59/21,091.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,089.54

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