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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,137.28, 29,169 and 11,705.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,137.28, 29,169 and 11,705.28 is: 16,153.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,137.28 : 29,169 = 11,705.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,137.28/29,169 = 11,705.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,137.28x = 29,169 × 11,705.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,137.28x = 341,431,312.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,431,312.32/21,137.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,153.04

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