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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,200.63, 29,256.86 and 11,770.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,200.63, 29,256.86 and 11,770.07 is: 16,242.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,200.63 : 29,256.86 = 11,770.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,200.63/29,256.86 = 11,770.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,200.63x = 29,256.86 × 11,770.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,200.63x = 344,355,173.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,355,173.32/21,200.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,242.69

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