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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,153.14, 29,191.34 and 11,721.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,153.14, 29,191.34 and 11,721.70 is: 16,175.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,153.14 : 29,191.34 = 11,721.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,153.14/29,191.34 = 11,721.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,153.14x = 29,191.34 × 11,721.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,153.14x = 342,172,144.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,172,144.45/21,153.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,175.95

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