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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,171.44, 29,216.36 and 11,739.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,171.44, 29,216.36 and 11,739.92 is: 16,200.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,171.44 : 29,216.36 = 11,739.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,171.44/29,216.36 = 11,739.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,171.44x = 29,216.36 × 11,739.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,171.44x = 342,997,729.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,997,729.09/21,171.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,200.96

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