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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,109.76, 29,131.92 and 11,678.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,109.76, 29,131.92 and 11,678.72 is: 16,116.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,109.76 : 29,131.92 = 11,678.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,109.76/29,131.92 = 11,678.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,109.76x = 29,131.92 × 11,678.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,109.76x = 340,223,536.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,223,536.74/21,109.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,116.88

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