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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,096.62, 29,112.50 and 11,665.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,096.62, 29,112.50 and 11,665.18 is: 16,097.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,096.62 : 29,112.50 = 11,665.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,096.62/29,112.50 = 11,665.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,096.62x = 29,112.50 × 11,665.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,096.62x = 339,602,552.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,602,552.75/21,096.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,097.49

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