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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,251.68, 29,326.91 and 11,691.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,251.68, 29,326.91 and 11,691.01 is: 16,133.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,251.68 : 29,326.91 = 11,691.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,251.68/29,326.91 = 11,691.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,251.68x = 29,326.91 × 11,691.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,251.68x = 342,861,242.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,861,242.04/21,251.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,133.37

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