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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,206.78, 29,264.38 and 11,775.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,206.78, 29,264.38 and 11,775.94 is: 16,250.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,206.78 : 29,264.38 = 11,775.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,206.78/29,264.38 = 11,775.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,206.78x = 29,264.38 × 11,775.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,206.78x = 344,615,583.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,615,583.02/21,206.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,250.26

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