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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,158.84, 29,198.04 and 11,726.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,158.84, 29,198.04 and 11,726.84 is: 16,182.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,158.84 : 29,198.04 = 11,726.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,158.84/29,198.04 = 11,726.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,158.84x = 29,198.04 × 11,726.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,158.84x = 342,400,743.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,400,743.39/21,158.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,182.40

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