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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,169.40, 29,215.52 and 11,741

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,169.40, 29,215.52 and 11,741 is: 16,203.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,169.40 : 29,215.52 = 11,741 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,169.40/29,215.52 = 11,741/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,169.40x = 29,215.52 × 11,741
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,169.40x = 343,019,420.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,019,420.32/21,169.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,203.55

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