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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,164.55, 29,205.02 and 11,732.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,164.55, 29,205.02 and 11,732.91 is: 16,190.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,164.55 : 29,205.02 = 11,732.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,164.55/29,205.02 = 11,732.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,164.55x = 29,205.02 × 11,732.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,164.55x = 342,659,812.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,659,812.54/21,164.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,190.27

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