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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,189.08, 29,237.78 and 11,757.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,189.08, 29,237.78 and 11,757.70 is: 16,223.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,189.08 : 29,237.78 = 11,757.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,189.08/29,237.78 = 11,757.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,189.08x = 29,237.78 × 11,757.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,189.08x = 343,769,045.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,769,045.91/21,189.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,223.88

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