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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,150.56, 29,186.51 and 11,588.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,150.56, 29,186.51 and 11,588.54 is: 15,991.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,150.56 : 29,186.51 = 11,588.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,150.56/29,186.51 = 11,588.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,150.56x = 29,186.51 × 11,588.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,150.56x = 338,228,834.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,228,834.72/21,150.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,991.48

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