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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,199.68, 29,253.60 and 11,767.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,199.68, 29,253.60 and 11,767.68 is: 16,238.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,199.68 : 29,253.60 = 11,767.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,199.68/29,253.60 = 11,767.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,199.68x = 29,253.60 × 11,767.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,199.68x = 344,247,003.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,247,003.65/21,199.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,238.31

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