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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,190.62, 29,244.06 and 11,759.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,190.62, 29,244.06 and 11,759.25 is: 16,228.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,190.62 : 29,244.06 = 11,759.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,190.62/29,244.06 = 11,759.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,190.62x = 29,244.06 × 11,759.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,190.62x = 343,888,212.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,888,212.56/21,190.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,228.32

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