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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,179.59, 29,227.98 and 11,748.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,179.59, 29,227.98 and 11,748.76 is: 16,213.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,179.59 : 29,227.98 = 11,748.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,179.59/29,227.98 = 11,748.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,179.59x = 29,227.98 × 11,748.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,179.59x = 343,392,522.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,392,522.30/21,179.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,213.37

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