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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,149.09, 29,185.68 and 11,717.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,149.09, 29,185.68 and 11,717.65 is: 16,170.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,149.09 : 29,185.68 = 11,717.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,149.09/29,185.68 = 11,717.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,149.09x = 29,185.68 × 11,717.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,149.09x = 341,987,583.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,987,583.25/21,149.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,170.32

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