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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,204.63, 29,262.33 and 11,773.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,204.63, 29,262.33 and 11,773.13 is: 16,246.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,204.63 : 29,262.33 = 11,773.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,204.63/29,262.33 = 11,773.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,204.63x = 29,262.33 × 11,773.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,204.63x = 344,509,068.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,509,068.88/21,204.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,246.88

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