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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,193.38, 29,247.84 and 11,761.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,193.38, 29,247.84 and 11,761.38 is: 16,231.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,193.38 : 29,247.84 = 11,761.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,193.38/29,247.84 = 11,761.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,193.38x = 29,247.84 × 11,761.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,193.38x = 343,994,960.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,994,960.42/21,193.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,231.25

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