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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,174.36, 29,219.94 and 11,614.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,174.36, 29,219.94 and 11,614.11 is: 16,027.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,174.36 : 29,219.94 = 11,614.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,174.36/29,219.94 = 11,614.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,174.36x = 29,219.94 × 11,614.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,174.36x = 339,363,597.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,363,597.35/21,174.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,027.10

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