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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,186.93, 29,236.50 and 11,754.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,186.93, 29,236.50 and 11,754.75 is: 16,220.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,186.93 : 29,236.50 = 11,754.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,186.93/29,236.50 = 11,754.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,186.93x = 29,236.50 × 11,754.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,186.93x = 343,667,748.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,667,748.38/21,186.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,220.74

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