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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,158.07, 29,198.10 and 11,597.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,158.07, 29,198.10 and 11,597.95 is: 16,005.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,158.07 : 29,198.10 = 11,597.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,158.07/29,198.10 = 11,597.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,158.07x = 29,198.10 × 11,597.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,158.07x = 338,638,103.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,638,103.90/21,158.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,005.15

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