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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,143.56, 29,178.15 and 11,711.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,143.56, 29,178.15 and 11,711.92 is: 16,162.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,143.56 : 29,178.15 = 11,711.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,143.56/29,178.15 = 11,711.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,143.56x = 29,178.15 × 11,711.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,143.56x = 341,732,158.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,732,158.55/21,143.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,162.47

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