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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,161.07, 29,202.21 and 11,729.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,161.07, 29,202.21 and 11,729.61 is: 16,186.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,161.07 : 29,202.21 = 11,729.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,161.07/29,202.21 = 11,729.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,161.07x = 29,202.21 × 11,729.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,161.07x = 342,530,534.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,530,534.44/21,161.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,186.82

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