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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,205.89, 29,264.63 and 11,774.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,205.89, 29,264.63 and 11,774.25 is: 16,248.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,205.89 : 29,264.63 = 11,774.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,205.89/29,264.63 = 11,774.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,205.89x = 29,264.63 × 11,774.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,205.89x = 344,569,010.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,569,010.91/21,205.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,248.74

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