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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,150.72, 29,187.92 and 11,719.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,150.72, 29,187.92 and 11,719.28 is: 16,172.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,150.72 : 29,187.92 = 11,719.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,150.72/29,187.92 = 11,719.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,150.72x = 29,187.92 × 11,719.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,150.72x = 342,061,407.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,061,407.10/21,150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,172.57

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