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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,153.19, 29,191.58 and 11,721.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,153.19, 29,191.58 and 11,721.91 is: 16,176.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,153.19 : 29,191.58 = 11,721.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,153.19/29,191.58 = 11,721.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,153.19x = 29,191.58 × 11,721.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,153.19x = 342,181,073.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,181,073.52/21,153.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,176.33

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