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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,152.52, 29,191.32 and 11,721

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,152.52, 29,191.32 and 11,721 is: 16,175.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,152.52 : 29,191.32 = 11,721 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,152.52/29,191.32 = 11,721/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,152.52x = 29,191.32 × 11,721
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,152.52x = 342,151,461.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,151,461.72/21,152.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,175.45

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