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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,152.40, 29,192.04 and 11,724

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,152.40, 29,192.04 and 11,724 is: 16,180.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,152.40 : 29,192.04 = 11,724 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,152.40/29,192.04 = 11,724/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,152.40x = 29,192.04 × 11,724
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,152.40x = 342,247,476.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,247,476.96/21,152.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,180.08

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