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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,207.92, 29,265.96 and 11,776.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,207.92, 29,265.96 and 11,776.40 is: 16,250.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,207.92 : 29,265.96 = 11,776.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,207.92/29,265.96 = 11,776.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,207.92x = 29,265.96 × 11,776.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,207.92x = 344,647,651.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,647,651.34/21,207.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,250.89

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