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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,170.52, 29,216.63 and 11,739.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,170.52, 29,216.63 and 11,739.08 is: 16,200.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,170.52 : 29,216.63 = 11,739.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,170.52/29,216.63 = 11,739.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,170.52x = 29,216.63 × 11,739.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,170.52x = 342,976,459.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,976,459.29/21,170.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,200.66

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