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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,145.48, 29,179.50 and 11,713.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,145.48, 29,179.50 and 11,713.36 is: 16,163.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,145.48 : 29,179.50 = 11,713.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,145.48/29,179.50 = 11,713.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,145.48x = 29,179.50 × 11,713.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,145.48x = 341,789,988.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,789,988.12/21,145.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,163.74

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