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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,172.92, 29,217.03 and 11,611.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,172.92, 29,217.03 and 11,611.27 is: 16,022.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,172.92 : 29,217.03 = 11,611.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,172.92/29,217.03 = 11,611.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,172.92x = 29,217.03 × 11,611.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,172.92x = 339,246,823.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,246,823.93/21,172.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,022.68

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