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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,130.62, 29,160.46 and 11,699.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,130.62, 29,160.46 and 11,699.40 is: 16,145.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,130.62 : 29,160.46 = 11,699.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,130.62/29,160.46 = 11,699.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,130.62x = 29,160.46 × 11,699.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,130.62x = 341,159,885.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,159,885.72/21,130.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,145.29

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