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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,156.54, 29,195.59 and 11,725.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,156.54, 29,195.59 and 11,725.02 is: 16,180.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,156.54 : 29,195.59 = 11,725.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,156.54/29,195.59 = 11,725.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,156.54x = 29,195.59 × 11,725.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,156.54x = 342,318,876.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,318,876.66/21,156.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,180.29

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