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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,135.20, 29,166.72 and 11,703.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,135.20, 29,166.72 and 11,703.56 is: 16,150.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,135.20 : 29,166.72 = 11,703.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,135.20/29,166.72 = 11,703.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,135.20x = 29,166.72 × 11,703.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,135.20x = 341,354,457.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,354,457.52/21,135.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,150.99

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