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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,197.97, 29,253.08 and 11,766.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,197.97, 29,253.08 and 11,766.51 is: 16,237.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,197.97 : 29,253.08 = 11,766.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,197.97/29,253.08 = 11,766.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,197.97x = 29,253.08 × 11,766.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,197.97x = 344,206,599.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,206,599.52/21,197.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,237.72

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