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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,170.50, 29,213.98 and 11,739.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,170.50, 29,213.98 and 11,739.06 is: 16,199.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,170.50 : 29,213.98 = 11,739.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,170.50/29,213.98 = 11,739.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,170.50x = 29,213.98 × 11,739.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,170.50x = 342,944,664.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,944,664.06/21,170.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,199.18

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