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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,186.72, 29,237.58 and 11,755.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,186.72, 29,237.58 and 11,755.26 is: 16,222.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,186.72 : 29,237.58 = 11,755.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,186.72/29,237.58 = 11,755.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,186.72x = 29,237.58 × 11,755.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,186.72x = 343,695,354.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,695,354.67/21,186.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,222.21

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