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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,195.69, 29,251.58 and 11,764.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,195.69, 29,251.58 and 11,764.19 is: 16,235.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,195.69 : 29,251.58 = 11,764.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,195.69/29,251.58 = 11,764.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,195.69x = 29,251.58 × 11,764.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,195.69x = 344,120,939.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,120,939.84/21,195.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,235.42

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