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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,186.76, 29,237.58 and 11,755.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,186.76, 29,237.58 and 11,755.32 is: 16,222.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,186.76 : 29,237.58 = 11,755.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,186.76/29,237.58 = 11,755.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,186.76x = 29,237.58 × 11,755.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,186.76x = 343,697,108.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,697,108.93/21,186.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,222.26

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