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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,112, 29,132.04 and 11,679.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,112, 29,132.04 and 11,679.28 is: 16,116.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,112 : 29,132.04 = 11,679.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,112/29,132.04 = 11,679.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,112x = 29,132.04 × 11,679.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,112x = 340,241,252.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,241,252.13/21,112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,116.01

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