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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,183.59, 29,233.50 and 11,752.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,183.59, 29,233.50 and 11,752.76 is: 16,218.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,183.59 : 29,233.50 = 11,752.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,183.59/29,233.50 = 11,752.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,183.59x = 29,233.50 × 11,752.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,183.59x = 343,574,309.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,574,309.46/21,183.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,218.89

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