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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,120.23, 29,145.95 and 11,688.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,120.23, 29,145.95 and 11,688.79 is: 16,130.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,120.23 : 29,145.95 = 11,688.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,120.23/29,145.95 = 11,688.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,120.23x = 29,145.95 × 11,688.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,120.23x = 340,680,888.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,680,888.90/21,120.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,130.55

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