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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,195.60, 29,252.52 and 11,767.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,195.60, 29,252.52 and 11,767.20 is: 16,240.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,195.60 : 29,252.52 = 11,767.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,195.60/29,252.52 = 11,767.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,195.60x = 29,252.52 × 11,767.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,195.60x = 344,220,253.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,220,253.34/21,195.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,240.18

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