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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,223.45, 29,289.18 and 11,664.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,223.45, 29,289.18 and 11,664.15 is: 16,096.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,223.45 : 29,289.18 = 11,664.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,223.45/29,289.18 = 11,664.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,223.45x = 29,289.18 × 11,664.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,223.45x = 341,633,388.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,633,388.90/21,223.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,096.98

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