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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,660.19, 29,891.15 and 11,724.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,660.19, 29,891.15 and 11,724.19 is: 16,179.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,660.19 : 29,891.15 = 11,724.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,660.19/29,891.15 = 11,724.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,660.19x = 29,891.15 × 11,724.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,660.19x = 350,449,432.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,449,432.54/21,660.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,179.43

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