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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,170.40, 29,216.88 and 11,742

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,170.40, 29,216.88 and 11,742 is: 16,204.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,170.40 : 29,216.88 = 11,742 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,170.40/29,216.88 = 11,742/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,170.40x = 29,216.88 × 11,742
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,170.40x = 343,064,604.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,064,604.96/21,170.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,204.92

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