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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,131.68, 29,163.36 and 11,701.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,131.68, 29,163.36 and 11,701.12 is: 16,148.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,131.68 : 29,163.36 = 11,701.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,131.68/29,163.36 = 11,701.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,131.68x = 29,163.36 × 11,701.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,131.68x = 341,243,974.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,243,974.96/21,131.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,148.45

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