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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,160, 29,200.80 and 11,730

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,160, 29,200.80 and 11,730 is: 16,187.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,160 : 29,200.80 = 11,730 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,160/29,200.80 = 11,730/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,160x = 29,200.80 × 11,730
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,160x = 342,525,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,525,384/21,160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,187.40

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