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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,136.91, 29,168.57 and 11,705.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,136.91, 29,168.57 and 11,705.27 is: 16,153.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,136.91 : 29,168.57 = 11,705.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,136.91/29,168.57 = 11,705.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,136.91x = 29,168.57 × 11,705.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,136.91x = 341,425,870.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,425,870.78/21,136.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,153.07

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