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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,197.38, 29,252.86 and 11,766.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,197.38, 29,252.86 and 11,766.56 is: 16,238.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,197.38 : 29,252.86 = 11,766.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,197.38/29,252.86 = 11,766.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,197.38x = 29,252.86 × 11,766.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,197.38x = 344,205,532.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,205,532.36/21,197.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,238.12

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