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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,169.96, 29,213.85 and 11,739.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,169.96, 29,213.85 and 11,739.22 is: 16,199.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,169.96 : 29,213.85 = 11,739.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,169.96/29,213.85 = 11,739.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,169.96x = 29,213.85 × 11,739.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,169.96x = 342,947,812.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,947,812.20/21,169.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,199.74

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