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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,162.50, 29,204.25 and 11,732.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,162.50, 29,204.25 and 11,732.50 is: 16,190.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,162.50 : 29,204.25 = 11,732.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,162.50/29,204.25 = 11,732.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,162.50x = 29,204.25 × 11,732.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,162.50x = 342,638,863.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,638,863.13/21,162.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,190.85

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