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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,160.64, 29,202.69 and 11,729.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,160.64, 29,202.69 and 11,729.21 is: 16,186.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,160.64 : 29,202.69 = 11,729.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,160.64/29,202.69 = 11,729.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,160.64x = 29,202.69 × 11,729.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,160.64x = 342,524,483.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,524,483.57/21,160.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,186.87

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