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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,145.59, 29,181.88 and 11,714.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,145.59, 29,181.88 and 11,714.16 is: 16,166.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,145.59 : 29,181.88 = 11,714.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,145.59/29,181.88 = 11,714.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,145.59x = 29,181.88 × 11,714.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,145.59x = 341,841,211.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,841,211.42/21,145.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,166.08

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