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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,137.96, 29,170.33 and 11,706.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,137.96, 29,170.33 and 11,706.53 is: 16,154.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,137.96 : 29,170.33 = 11,706.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,137.96/29,170.33 = 11,706.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,137.96x = 29,170.33 × 11,706.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,137.96x = 341,483,168.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,483,168.14/21,137.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,154.97

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