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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,099.08, 29,116.92 and 11,668.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,099.08, 29,116.92 and 11,668.28 is: 16,102.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,099.08 : 29,116.92 = 11,668.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,099.08/29,116.92 = 11,668.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,099.08x = 29,116.92 × 11,668.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,099.08x = 339,744,375.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,744,375.30/21,099.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,102.33

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