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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,198.78, 29,254.32 and 11,767.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,198.78, 29,254.32 and 11,767.32 is: 16,238.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,198.78 : 29,254.32 = 11,767.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,198.78/29,254.32 = 11,767.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,198.78x = 29,254.32 × 11,767.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,198.78x = 344,244,944.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,244,944.82/21,198.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,238.90

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