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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,170.32, 29,215.34 and 11,611.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,170.32, 29,215.34 and 11,611.04 is: 16,023.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,170.32 : 29,215.34 = 11,611.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,170.32/29,215.34 = 11,611.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,170.32x = 29,215.34 × 11,611.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,170.32x = 339,220,481.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,220,481.35/21,170.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,023.40

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