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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,190.62, 29,243.03 and 11,630.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,190.62, 29,243.03 and 11,630.57 is: 16,050.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,190.62 : 29,243.03 = 11,630.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,190.62/29,243.03 = 11,630.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,190.62x = 29,243.03 × 11,630.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,190.62x = 340,112,903.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,112,903.06/21,190.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,050.16

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