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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,195.84, 29,248.96 and 11,763.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,195.84, 29,248.96 and 11,763.84 is: 16,233.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,195.84 : 29,248.96 = 11,763.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,195.84/29,248.96 = 11,763.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,195.84x = 29,248.96 × 11,763.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,195.84x = 344,080,085.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,080,085.61/21,195.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,233.38

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