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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,174.28, 29,220.30 and 11,613.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,174.28, 29,220.30 and 11,613.97 is: 16,027.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,174.28 : 29,220.30 = 11,613.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,174.28/29,220.30 = 11,613.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,174.28x = 29,220.30 × 11,613.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,174.28x = 339,363,559.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,363,559.75/21,174.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,027.16

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