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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,161.44, 29,204.91 and 11,731.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,161.44, 29,204.91 and 11,731.82 is: 16,191.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,161.44 : 29,204.91 = 11,731.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,161.44/29,204.91 = 11,731.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,161.44x = 29,204.91 × 11,731.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,161.44x = 342,626,747.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,626,747.24/21,161.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,191.09

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