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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,160.67, 29,203.76 and 11,731.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,160.67, 29,203.76 and 11,731.55 is: 16,190.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,160.67 : 29,203.76 = 11,731.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,160.67/29,203.76 = 11,731.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,160.67x = 29,203.76 × 11,731.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,160.67x = 342,605,253.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,605,253.94/21,160.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,190.67

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