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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,169, 29,210.70 and 11,736.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,169, 29,210.70 and 11,736.28 is: 16,194.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,169 : 29,210.70 = 11,736.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,169/29,210.70 = 11,736.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,169x = 29,210.70 × 11,736.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,169x = 342,824,954.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,824,954.20/21,169
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,194.67

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