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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,174.84, 29,220.12 and 11,742.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,174.84, 29,220.12 and 11,742.84 is: 16,204.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,174.84 : 29,220.12 = 11,742.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,174.84/29,220.12 = 11,742.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,174.84x = 29,220.12 × 11,742.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,174.84x = 343,127,193.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,127,193.94/21,174.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,204.48

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