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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,209.22, 29,268.54 and 11,777.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,209.22, 29,268.54 and 11,777.13 is: 16,252.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,209.22 : 29,268.54 = 11,777.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,209.22/29,268.54 = 11,777.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,209.22x = 29,268.54 × 11,777.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,209.22x = 344,699,400.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,699,400.49/21,209.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,252.34

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