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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,207.78, 29,266.38 and 11,776.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,207.78, 29,266.38 and 11,776.14 is: 16,250.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,207.78 : 29,266.38 = 11,776.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,207.78/29,266.38 = 11,776.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,207.78x = 29,266.38 × 11,776.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,207.78x = 344,644,988.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,644,988.17/21,207.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,250.88

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