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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,181.49, 29,228.61 and 11,619.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,181.49, 29,228.61 and 11,619.84 is: 16,034.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,181.49 : 29,228.61 = 11,619.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,181.49/29,228.61 = 11,619.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,181.49x = 29,228.61 × 11,619.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,181.49x = 339,631,771.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,631,771.62/21,181.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,034.37

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