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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,147.72, 29,183.22 and 11,716.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,147.72, 29,183.22 and 11,716.08 is: 16,167.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,147.72 : 29,183.22 = 11,716.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,147.72/29,183.22 = 11,716.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,147.72x = 29,183.22 × 11,716.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,147.72x = 341,912,940.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,912,940.18/21,147.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,167.84

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