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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,171.78, 29,217 and 11,611.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,171.78, 29,217 and 11,611.71 is: 16,024.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,171.78 : 29,217 = 11,611.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,171.78/29,217 = 11,611.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,171.78x = 29,217 × 11,611.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,171.78x = 339,259,331.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,259,331.07/21,171.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,024.13

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