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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,180.04, 29,231.95 and 11,751.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,180.04, 29,231.95 and 11,751.64 is: 16,219.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,180.04 : 29,231.95 = 11,751.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,180.04/29,231.95 = 11,751.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,180.04x = 29,231.95 × 11,751.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,180.04x = 343,523,236.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,523,236.12/21,180.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,219.20

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