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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,120.09, 29,145.92 and 11,688.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,120.09, 29,145.92 and 11,688.63 is: 16,130.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,120.09 : 29,145.92 = 11,688.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,120.09/29,145.92 = 11,688.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,120.09x = 29,145.92 × 11,688.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,120.09x = 340,675,874.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,675,874.89/21,120.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,130.42

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