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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,138.13, 29,171.25 and 11,707.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,138.13, 29,171.25 and 11,707.57 is: 16,156.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,138.13 : 29,171.25 = 11,707.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,138.13/29,171.25 = 11,707.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,138.13x = 29,171.25 × 11,707.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,138.13x = 341,524,451.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,524,451.36/21,138.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,156.80

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