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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,200.40, 29,255.25 and 11,769

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,200.40, 29,255.25 and 11,769 is: 16,240.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,200.40 : 29,255.25 = 11,769 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,200.40/29,255.25 = 11,769/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,200.40x = 29,255.25 × 11,769
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,200.40x = 344,305,037.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,305,037.25/21,200.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,240.50

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