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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,210.58, 29,265.33 and 11,776.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,210.58, 29,265.33 and 11,776.78 is: 16,249.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,210.58 : 29,265.33 = 11,776.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,210.58/29,265.33 = 11,776.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,210.58x = 29,265.33 × 11,776.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,210.58x = 344,651,353.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,651,353.04/21,210.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,249.03

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