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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,190.08, 29,242.26 and 11,758.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,190.08, 29,242.26 and 11,758.44 is: 16,226.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,190.08 : 29,242.26 = 11,758.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,190.08/29,242.26 = 11,758.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,190.08x = 29,242.26 × 11,758.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,190.08x = 343,843,359.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,843,359.67/21,190.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,226.62

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