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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,186.28, 29,236.18 and 11,754.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,186.28, 29,236.18 and 11,754.28 is: 16,220.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,186.28 : 29,236.18 = 11,754.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,186.28/29,236.18 = 11,754.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,186.28x = 29,236.18 × 11,754.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,186.28x = 343,650,245.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,650,245.85/21,186.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,220.41

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