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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,149.14, 29,187.58 and 11,718.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,149.14, 29,187.58 and 11,718.58 is: 16,172.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,149.14 : 29,187.58 = 11,718.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,149.14/29,187.58 = 11,718.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,149.14x = 29,187.58 × 11,718.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,149.14x = 342,036,991.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,036,991.24/21,149.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,172.62

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