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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,194.76, 29,249.22 and 11,763

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,194.76, 29,249.22 and 11,763 is: 16,233.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,194.76 : 29,249.22 = 11,763 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,194.76/29,249.22 = 11,763/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,194.76x = 29,249.22 × 11,763
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,194.76x = 344,058,574.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,058,574.86/21,194.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,233.19

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