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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,135.67, 29,167.22 and 11,575.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,135.67, 29,167.22 and 11,575.58 is: 15,974.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,135.67 : 29,167.22 = 11,575.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,135.67/29,167.22 = 11,575.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,135.67x = 29,167.22 × 11,575.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,135.67x = 337,627,371.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,627,371.59/21,135.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,974.29

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