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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,194.70, 29,249.04 and 11,635.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,194.70, 29,249.04 and 11,635.47 is: 16,057.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,194.70 : 29,249.04 = 11,635.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,194.70/29,249.04 = 11,635.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,194.70x = 29,249.04 × 11,635.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,194.70x = 340,326,327.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,326,327.45/21,194.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,057.14

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