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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,093.78, 29,108.28 and 11,661.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,093.78, 29,108.28 and 11,661.78 is: 16,092.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,093.78 : 29,108.28 = 11,661.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,093.78/29,108.28 = 11,661.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,093.78x = 29,108.28 × 11,661.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,093.78x = 339,454,357.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,454,357.54/21,093.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,092.63

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