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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,127.38, 29,155.68 and 11,695.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,127.38, 29,155.68 and 11,695.92 is: 16,140.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,127.38 : 29,155.68 = 11,695.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,127.38/29,155.68 = 11,695.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,127.38x = 29,155.68 × 11,695.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,127.38x = 341,002,500.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,002,500.83/21,127.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,140.31

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