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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,150.96, 29,187.72 and 11,719.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,150.96, 29,187.72 and 11,719.32 is: 16,172.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,150.96 : 29,187.72 = 11,719.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,150.96/29,187.72 = 11,719.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,150.96x = 29,187.72 × 11,719.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,150.96x = 342,060,230.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,060,230.75/21,150.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,172.33

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