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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,206.80, 29,262.63 and 11,773.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,206.80, 29,262.63 and 11,773.54 is: 16,245.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,206.80 : 29,262.63 = 11,773.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,206.80/29,262.63 = 11,773.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,206.80x = 29,262.63 × 11,773.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,206.80x = 344,524,744.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,524,744.81/21,206.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,245.96

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