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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,094.24, 29,111.52 and 11,663.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,094.24, 29,111.52 and 11,663.68 is: 16,096.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,094.24 : 29,111.52 = 11,663.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,094.24/29,111.52 = 11,663.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,094.24x = 29,111.52 × 11,663.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,094.24x = 339,547,453.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,547,453.59/21,094.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,096.69

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