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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,115.76, 29,140.02 and 11,684.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,115.76, 29,140.02 and 11,684.25 is: 16,124.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,115.76 : 29,140.02 = 11,684.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,115.76/29,140.02 = 11,684.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,115.76x = 29,140.02 × 11,684.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,115.76x = 340,479,278.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,479,278.69/21,115.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,124.42

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