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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,137.66, 29,170.88 and 11,706.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,137.66, 29,170.88 and 11,706.22 is: 16,155.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,137.66 : 29,170.88 = 11,706.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,137.66/29,170.88 = 11,706.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,137.66x = 29,170.88 × 11,706.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,137.66x = 341,480,738.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,480,738.87/21,137.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,155.09

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