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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,168.01, 29,211.60 and 11,736.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,168.01, 29,211.60 and 11,736.37 is: 16,196.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,168.01 : 29,211.60 = 11,736.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,168.01/29,211.60 = 11,736.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,168.01x = 29,211.60 × 11,736.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,168.01x = 342,838,145.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,838,145.89/21,168.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,196.05

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