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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,120.58, 29,145.99 and 11,689.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,120.58, 29,145.99 and 11,689.21 is: 16,130.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,120.58 : 29,145.99 = 11,689.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,120.58/29,145.99 = 11,689.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,120.58x = 29,145.99 × 11,689.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,120.58x = 340,693,597.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,693,597.77/21,120.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,130.88

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