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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,163.38, 29,203.29 and 11,729.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,163.38, 29,203.29 and 11,729.94 is: 16,186.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,163.38 : 29,203.29 = 11,729.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,163.38/29,203.29 = 11,729.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,163.38x = 29,203.29 × 11,729.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,163.38x = 342,552,839.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,552,839.50/21,163.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,186.11

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