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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,140.50, 29,174.54 and 11,709.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,140.50, 29,174.54 and 11,709.94 is: 16,160.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,140.50 : 29,174.54 = 11,709.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,140.50/29,174.54 = 11,709.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,140.50x = 29,174.54 × 11,709.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,140.50x = 341,632,112.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,632,112.93/21,140.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,160.08

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