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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,097.98, 29,115.99 and 11,666.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,097.98, 29,115.99 and 11,666.34 is: 16,099.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,097.98 : 29,115.99 = 11,666.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,097.98/29,115.99 = 11,666.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,097.98x = 29,115.99 × 11,666.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,097.98x = 339,677,038.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,677,038.78/21,097.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,099.98

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