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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,164.28, 29,206.26 and 11,732.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,164.28, 29,206.26 and 11,732.64 is: 16,190.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,164.28 : 29,206.26 = 11,732.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,164.28/29,206.26 = 11,732.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,164.28x = 29,206.26 × 11,732.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,164.28x = 342,666,534.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,666,534.33/21,164.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,190.80

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