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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,207.36, 29,267.04 and 11,776

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,207.36, 29,267.04 and 11,776 is: 16,251.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,207.36 : 29,267.04 = 11,776 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,207.36/29,267.04 = 11,776/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,207.36x = 29,267.04 × 11,776
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,207.36x = 344,648,663.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,648,663.04/21,207.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,251.37

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