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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,130.52, 29,159.87 and 11,570.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,130.52, 29,159.87 and 11,570.31 is: 15,966.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,130.52 : 29,159.87 = 11,570.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,130.52/29,159.87 = 11,570.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,130.52x = 29,159.87 × 11,570.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,130.52x = 337,388,677.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,388,677.61/21,130.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,966.89

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