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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,151.13, 29,188.76 and 11,719.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,151.13, 29,188.76 and 11,719.89 is: 16,173.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,151.13 : 29,188.76 = 11,719.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,151.13/29,188.76 = 11,719.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,151.13x = 29,188.76 × 11,719.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,151.13x = 342,088,997.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,088,997.84/21,151.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,173.56

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