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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,151.90, 29,189.19 and 11,720.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,151.90, 29,189.19 and 11,720.26 is: 16,173.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,151.90 : 29,189.19 = 11,720.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,151.90/29,189.19 = 11,720.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,151.90x = 29,189.19 × 11,720.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,151.90x = 342,104,895.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,104,895.99/21,151.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,173.72

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