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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,186, 29,236.86 and 11,754.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,186, 29,236.86 and 11,754.54 is: 16,221.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,186 : 29,236.86 = 11,754.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,186/29,236.86 = 11,754.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,186x = 29,236.86 × 11,754.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,186x = 343,665,840.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,665,840.34/21,186
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,221.37

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