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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,206.66, 29,265.18 and 11,775.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,206.66, 29,265.18 and 11,775.21 is: 16,249.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,206.66 : 29,265.18 = 11,775.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,206.66/29,265.18 = 11,775.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,206.66x = 29,265.18 × 11,775.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,206.66x = 344,603,640.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,603,640.19/21,206.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,249.79

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