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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,141.28, 29,176.86 and 11,712.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,141.28, 29,176.86 and 11,712.88 is: 16,164.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,141.28 : 29,176.86 = 11,712.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,141.28/29,176.86 = 11,712.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,141.28x = 29,176.86 × 11,712.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,141.28x = 341,745,059.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,745,059.96/21,141.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,164.82

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