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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,114.57, 29,138.10 and 11,683.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,114.57, 29,138.10 and 11,683.14 is: 16,122.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,114.57 : 29,138.10 = 11,683.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,114.57/29,138.10 = 11,683.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,114.57x = 29,138.10 × 11,683.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,114.57x = 340,424,501.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,424,501.63/21,114.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,122.73

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