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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,152.56, 29,190.38 and 11,721.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,152.56, 29,190.38 and 11,721.08 is: 16,175.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,152.56 : 29,190.38 = 11,721.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,152.56/29,190.38 = 11,721.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,152.56x = 29,190.38 × 11,721.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,152.56x = 342,142,779.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,142,779.21/21,152.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,175.01

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