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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,169.92, 29,215.68 and 11,738.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,169.92, 29,215.68 and 11,738.88 is: 16,200.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,169.92 : 29,215.68 = 11,738.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,169.92/29,215.68 = 11,738.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,169.92x = 29,215.68 × 11,738.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,169.92x = 342,959,361.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,959,361.64/21,169.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,200.31

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