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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,147.62, 29,182.46 and 11,585.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,147.62, 29,182.46 and 11,585.60 is: 15,987.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,147.62 : 29,182.46 = 11,585.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,147.62/29,182.46 = 11,585.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,147.62x = 29,182.46 × 11,585.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,147.62x = 338,096,308.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,096,308.58/21,147.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,987.44

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