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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,156.65, 29,197.16 and 11,725.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,156.65, 29,197.16 and 11,725.21 is: 16,181.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,156.65 : 29,197.16 = 11,725.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,156.65/29,197.16 = 11,725.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,156.65x = 29,197.16 × 11,725.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,156.65x = 342,342,832.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,342,832.40/21,156.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,181.33

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