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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,116.16, 29,139.89 and 11,684.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,116.16, 29,139.89 and 11,684.72 is: 16,124.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,116.16 : 29,139.89 = 11,684.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,116.16/29,139.89 = 11,684.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,116.16x = 29,139.89 × 11,684.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,116.16x = 340,491,469.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,491,469.91/21,116.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,124.69

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