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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,209.44, 29,269.92 and 11,778.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,209.44, 29,269.92 and 11,778.88 is: 16,255.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,209.44 : 29,269.92 = 11,778.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,209.44/29,269.92 = 11,778.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,209.44x = 29,269.92 × 11,778.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,209.44x = 344,766,875.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,766,875.29/21,209.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,255.35

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