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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,198.81, 29,255.36 and 11,767.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,198.81, 29,255.36 and 11,767.44 is: 16,239.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,198.81 : 29,255.36 = 11,767.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,198.81/29,255.36 = 11,767.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,198.81x = 29,255.36 × 11,767.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,198.81x = 344,260,693.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,260,693.48/21,198.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,239.62

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