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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,200.94, 29,255.99 and 11,769.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,200.94, 29,255.99 and 11,769.50 is: 16,241.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,200.94 : 29,255.99 = 11,769.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,200.94/29,255.99 = 11,769.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,200.94x = 29,255.99 × 11,769.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,200.94x = 344,328,388.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,328,388.60/21,200.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,241.18

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