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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,204.76, 29,263.44 and 11,773.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,204.76, 29,263.44 and 11,773.48 is: 16,247.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,204.76 : 29,263.44 = 11,773.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,204.76/29,263.44 = 11,773.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,204.76x = 29,263.44 × 11,773.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,204.76x = 344,532,525.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,532,525.57/21,204.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,247.89

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