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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,204.96, 29,262.88 and 11,774

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,204.96, 29,262.88 and 11,774 is: 16,248.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,204.96 : 29,262.88 = 11,774 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,204.96/29,262.88 = 11,774/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,204.96x = 29,262.88 × 11,774
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,204.96x = 344,541,149.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,541,149.12/21,204.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,248.14

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