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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,194.70, 29,248.59 and 11,763.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,194.70, 29,248.59 and 11,763.28 is: 16,233.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,194.70 : 29,248.59 = 11,763.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,194.70/29,248.59 = 11,763.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,194.70x = 29,248.59 × 11,763.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,194.70x = 344,059,353.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,059,353.78/21,194.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,233.27

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