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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,128.76, 29,159.71 and 11,697.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,128.76, 29,159.71 and 11,697.32 is: 16,143.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,128.76 : 29,159.71 = 11,697.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,128.76/29,159.71 = 11,697.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,128.76x = 29,159.71 × 11,697.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,128.76x = 341,090,458.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,090,458.98/21,128.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,143.42

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