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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,160.81, 29,202.21 and 11,601.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,160.81, 29,202.21 and 11,601.59 is: 16,010.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,160.81 : 29,202.21 = 11,601.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,160.81/29,202.21 = 11,601.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,160.81x = 29,202.21 × 11,601.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,160.81x = 338,792,067.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,792,067.51/21,160.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,010.35

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