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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,196.69, 29,252.34 and 11,765.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,196.69, 29,252.34 and 11,765.25 is: 16,236.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,196.69 : 29,252.34 = 11,765.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,196.69/29,252.34 = 11,765.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,196.69x = 29,252.34 × 11,765.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,196.69x = 344,161,093.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,161,093.19/21,196.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,236.55

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