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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,188.68, 29,240.58 and 11,758.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,188.68, 29,240.58 and 11,758.12 is: 16,226.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,188.68 : 29,240.58 = 11,758.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,188.68/29,240.58 = 11,758.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,188.68x = 29,240.58 × 11,758.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,188.68x = 343,814,248.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,814,248.51/21,188.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,226.32

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