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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,136.71, 29,168.64 and 11,705.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,136.71, 29,168.64 and 11,705.25 is: 16,153.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,136.71 : 29,168.64 = 11,705.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,136.71/29,168.64 = 11,705.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,136.71x = 29,168.64 × 11,705.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,136.71x = 341,426,223.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,426,223.36/21,136.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,153.23

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