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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,105.13, 29,124.72 and 11,673.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,105.13, 29,124.72 and 11,673.69 is: 16,109.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,105.13 : 29,124.72 = 11,673.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,105.13/29,124.72 = 11,673.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,105.13x = 29,124.72 × 11,673.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,105.13x = 339,992,952.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,992,952.62/21,105.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,109.49

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