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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,208.08, 29,261.88 and 11,774.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,208.08, 29,261.88 and 11,774.28 is: 16,245.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,208.08 : 29,261.88 = 11,774.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,208.08/29,261.88 = 11,774.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,208.08x = 29,261.88 × 11,774.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,208.08x = 344,537,568.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,537,568.45/21,208.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,245.58

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