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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,113.94, 29,137.71 and 11,682.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,113.94, 29,137.71 and 11,682.60 is: 16,122.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,113.94 : 29,137.71 = 11,682.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,113.94/29,137.71 = 11,682.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,113.94x = 29,137.71 × 11,682.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,113.94x = 340,404,210.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,404,210.85/21,113.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,122.25

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