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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,145.98, 29,180.19 and 11,583.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,145.98, 29,180.19 and 11,583.95 is: 15,985.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,145.98 : 29,180.19 = 11,583.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,145.98/29,180.19 = 11,583.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,145.98x = 29,180.19 × 11,583.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,145.98x = 338,021,861.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,021,861.95/21,145.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,985.16

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