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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,174.42, 29,219.88 and 11,613.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,174.42, 29,219.88 and 11,613.99 is: 16,026.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,174.42 : 29,219.88 = 11,613.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,174.42/29,219.88 = 11,613.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,174.42x = 29,219.88 × 11,613.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,174.42x = 339,359,394.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,359,394.12/21,174.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,026.86

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