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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,181.28, 29,229.72 and 11,749.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,181.28, 29,229.72 and 11,749.76 is: 16,214.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,181.28 : 29,229.72 = 11,749.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,181.28/29,229.72 = 11,749.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,181.28x = 29,229.72 × 11,749.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,181.28x = 343,442,194.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,442,194.87/21,181.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,214.42

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