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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,152.71, 29,191.67 and 11,721.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,152.71, 29,191.67 and 11,721.25 is: 16,175.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,152.71 : 29,191.67 = 11,721.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,152.71/29,191.67 = 11,721.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,152.71x = 29,191.67 × 11,721.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,152.71x = 342,162,861.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,162,861.99/21,152.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,175.84

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