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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,675.09, 29,911.52 and 11,739.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,675.09, 29,911.52 and 11,739.09 is: 16,199.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,675.09 : 29,911.52 = 11,739.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,675.09/29,911.52 = 11,739.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,675.09x = 29,911.52 × 11,739.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,675.09x = 351,133,966.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,133,966.62/21,675.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,199.89

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