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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,204.95, 29,263.73 and 11,773.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,204.95, 29,263.73 and 11,773.50 is: 16,247.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,204.95 : 29,263.73 = 11,773.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,204.95/29,263.73 = 11,773.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,204.95x = 29,263.73 × 11,773.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,204.95x = 344,536,466.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,536,466.29/21,204.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,247.93

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