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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,174.59, 29,220.73 and 11,614.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,174.59, 29,220.73 and 11,614.28 is: 16,027.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,174.59 : 29,220.73 = 11,614.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,174.59/29,220.73 = 11,614.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,174.59x = 29,220.73 × 11,614.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,174.59x = 339,377,718.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,377,718.02/21,174.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,027.59

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