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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,129.68, 29,160.60 and 11,699.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,129.68, 29,160.60 and 11,699.12 is: 16,145.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,129.68 : 29,160.60 = 11,699.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,129.68/29,160.60 = 11,699.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,129.68x = 29,160.60 × 11,699.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,129.68x = 341,153,358.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,153,358.67/21,129.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,145.69

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