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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,195.61, 29,249.40 and 11,763.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,195.61, 29,249.40 and 11,763.56 is: 16,233.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,195.61 : 29,249.40 = 11,763.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,195.61/29,249.40 = 11,763.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,195.61x = 29,249.40 × 11,763.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,195.61x = 344,077,189.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,077,189.10/21,195.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,233.42

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