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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,143.98, 29,177.43 and 11,581.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,143.98, 29,177.43 and 11,581.95 is: 15,982.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,143.98 : 29,177.43 = 11,581.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,143.98/29,177.43 = 11,581.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,143.98x = 29,177.43 × 11,581.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,143.98x = 337,931,584.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,931,584.46/21,143.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,982.41

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