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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,131.12, 29,161.85 and 11,699.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,131.12, 29,161.85 and 11,699.67 is: 16,146.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,131.12 : 29,161.85 = 11,699.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,131.12/29,161.85 = 11,699.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,131.12x = 29,161.85 × 11,699.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,131.12x = 341,183,963.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,183,963.09/21,131.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,146.05

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