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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,186.54, 29,237.73 and 11,626.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,186.54, 29,237.73 and 11,626.26 is: 16,044.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,186.54 : 29,237.73 = 11,626.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,186.54/29,237.73 = 11,626.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,186.54x = 29,237.73 × 11,626.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,186.54x = 339,925,450.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,925,450.79/21,186.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,044.41

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