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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,097.50, 29,114.56 and 11,666

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,097.50, 29,114.56 and 11,666 is: 16,099.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,097.50 : 29,114.56 = 11,666 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,097.50/29,114.56 = 11,666/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,097.50x = 29,114.56 × 11,666
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,097.50x = 339,650,456.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,650,456.96/21,097.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,099.09

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