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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,152.44, 29,190.54 and 11,721.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,152.44, 29,190.54 and 11,721.16 is: 16,175.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,152.44 : 29,190.54 = 11,721.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,152.44/29,190.54 = 11,721.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,152.44x = 29,190.54 × 11,721.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,152.44x = 342,146,989.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,146,989.83/21,152.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,175.30

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