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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,158.46, 29,195.60 and 11,727

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,158.46, 29,195.60 and 11,727 is: 16,181.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,158.46 : 29,195.60 = 11,727 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,158.46/29,195.60 = 11,727/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,158.46x = 29,195.60 × 11,727
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,158.46x = 342,376,801.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,376,801.20/21,158.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,181.56

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