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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,151.10, 29,188.44 and 11,719.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,151.10, 29,188.44 and 11,719.65 is: 16,173.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,151.10 : 29,188.44 = 11,719.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,151.10/29,188.44 = 11,719.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,151.10x = 29,188.44 × 11,719.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,151.10x = 342,078,300.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,078,300.85/21,151.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,173.08

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