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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,138.53, 29,171.52 and 11,578.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,138.53, 29,171.52 and 11,578.28 is: 15,978.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,138.53 : 29,171.52 = 11,578.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,138.53/29,171.52 = 11,578.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,138.53x = 29,171.52 × 11,578.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,138.53x = 337,755,880.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,755,880.73/21,138.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,978.21

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