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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,195.42, 29,250.21 and 11,996.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,195.42, 29,250.21 and 11,996.25 is: 16,555.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,195.42 : 29,250.21 = 11,996.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,195.42/29,250.21 = 11,996.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,195.42x = 29,250.21 × 11,996.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,195.42x = 350,892,831.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,892,831.71/21,195.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,555.13

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