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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,180.52, 29,227.80 and 11,748.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,180.52, 29,227.80 and 11,748.88 is: 16,212.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,180.52 : 29,227.80 = 11,748.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,180.52/29,227.80 = 11,748.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,180.52x = 29,227.80 × 11,748.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,180.52x = 343,393,914.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,393,914.86/21,180.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,212.72

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