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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,114.59, 29,138.09 and 11,683.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,114.59, 29,138.09 and 11,683.13 is: 16,122.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,114.59 : 29,138.09 = 11,683.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,114.59/29,138.09 = 11,683.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,114.59x = 29,138.09 × 11,683.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,114.59x = 340,423,889.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,423,889.32/21,114.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,122.69

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