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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,225.65, 29,291.66 and 11,666.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,225.65, 29,291.66 and 11,666.57 is: 16,100.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,225.65 : 29,291.66 = 11,666.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,225.65/29,291.66 = 11,666.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,225.65x = 29,291.66 × 11,666.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,225.65x = 341,733,287.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,733,287.91/21,225.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,100.02

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