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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,165.12, 29,207.91 and 11,733.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,165.12, 29,207.91 and 11,733.69 is: 16,192.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,165.12 : 29,207.91 = 11,733.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,165.12/29,207.91 = 11,733.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,165.12x = 29,207.91 × 11,733.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,165.12x = 342,716,561.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,716,561.49/21,165.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,192.52

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