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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,196.78, 29,250.57 and 11,636.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,196.78, 29,250.57 and 11,636.47 is: 16,057.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,196.78 : 29,250.57 = 11,636.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,196.78/29,250.57 = 11,636.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,196.78x = 29,250.57 × 11,636.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,196.78x = 340,373,380.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,373,380.29/21,196.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,057.79

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