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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,166.02, 29,209.19 and 11,606.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,166.02, 29,209.19 and 11,606.06 is: 16,016.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,166.02 : 29,209.19 = 11,606.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,166.02/29,209.19 = 11,606.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,166.02x = 29,209.19 × 11,606.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,166.02x = 339,003,407.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,003,407.62/21,166.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,016.40

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