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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,195.73, 29,251.47 and 11,764.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,195.73, 29,251.47 and 11,764.29 is: 16,235.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,195.73 : 29,251.47 = 11,764.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,195.73/29,251.47 = 11,764.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,195.73x = 29,251.47 × 11,764.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,195.73x = 344,122,776.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,122,776.01/21,195.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,235.48

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