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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,186.69, 29,237.33 and 11,755.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,186.69, 29,237.33 and 11,755.29 is: 16,222.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,186.69 : 29,237.33 = 11,755.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,186.69/29,237.33 = 11,755.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,186.69x = 29,237.33 × 11,755.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,186.69x = 343,693,292.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,693,292.98/21,186.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,222.13

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