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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,190.68, 29,243.34 and 11,760.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,190.68, 29,243.34 and 11,760.12 is: 16,229.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,190.68 : 29,243.34 = 11,760.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,190.68/29,243.34 = 11,760.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,190.68x = 29,243.34 × 11,760.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,190.68x = 343,905,187.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,905,187.60/21,190.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,229.08

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