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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,197.95, 29,251.70 and 11,765.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,197.95, 29,251.70 and 11,765.77 is: 16,235.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,197.95 : 29,251.70 = 11,765.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,197.95/29,251.70 = 11,765.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,197.95x = 29,251.70 × 11,765.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,197.95x = 344,168,730.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,168,730.59/21,197.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,235.95

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