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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,193.70, 29,247.21 and 11,762.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,193.70, 29,247.21 and 11,762.28 is: 16,231.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,193.70 : 29,247.21 = 11,762.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,193.70/29,247.21 = 11,762.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,193.70x = 29,247.21 × 11,762.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,193.70x = 344,013,873.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,013,873.24/21,193.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,231.90

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