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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,189.48, 29,241.63 and 11,758.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,189.48, 29,241.63 and 11,758.02 is: 16,226.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,189.48 : 29,241.63 = 11,758.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,189.48/29,241.63 = 11,758.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,189.48x = 29,241.63 × 11,758.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,189.48x = 343,823,670.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,823,670.37/21,189.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,226.15

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