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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,161.64, 29,204.07 and 11,730.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,161.64, 29,204.07 and 11,730.21 is: 16,188.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,161.64 : 29,204.07 = 11,730.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,161.64/29,204.07 = 11,730.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,161.64x = 29,204.07 × 11,730.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,161.64x = 342,569,873.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,569,873.95/21,161.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,188.25

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