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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,183.54, 29,232.93 and 11,751.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,183.54, 29,232.93 and 11,751.90 is: 16,217.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,183.54 : 29,232.93 = 11,751.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,183.54/29,232.93 = 11,751.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,183.54x = 29,232.93 × 11,751.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,183.54x = 343,542,470.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,542,470.07/21,183.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,217.42

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