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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,182.40, 29,233.50 and 11,754

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,182.40, 29,233.50 and 11,754 is: 16,221.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,182.40 : 29,233.50 = 11,754 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,182.40/29,233.50 = 11,754/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,182.40x = 29,233.50 × 11,754
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,182.40x = 343,610,559
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,610,559/21,182.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,221.51

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