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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,142.70, 29,176.92 and 11,711.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,142.70, 29,176.92 and 11,711.30 is: 16,161.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,142.70 : 29,176.92 = 11,711.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,142.70/29,176.92 = 11,711.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,142.70x = 29,176.92 × 11,711.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,142.70x = 341,699,663.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,699,663.20/21,142.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,161.59

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