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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,170.53, 29,215.73 and 11,609.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,170.53, 29,215.73 and 11,609.81 is: 16,021.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,170.53 : 29,215.73 = 11,609.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,170.53/29,215.73 = 11,609.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,170.53x = 29,215.73 × 11,609.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,170.53x = 339,189,023.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,189,023.28/21,170.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,021.76

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