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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,137.41, 29,169.26 and 11,705.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,137.41, 29,169.26 and 11,705.77 is: 16,153.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,137.41 : 29,169.26 = 11,705.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,137.41/29,169.26 = 11,705.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,137.41x = 29,169.26 × 11,705.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,137.41x = 341,448,502.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,448,502.78/21,137.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,153.76

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