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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,211.64, 29,272.12 and 11,780.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,211.64, 29,272.12 and 11,780.22 is: 16,256.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,211.64 : 29,272.12 = 11,780.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,211.64/29,272.12 = 11,780.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,211.64x = 29,272.12 × 11,780.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,211.64x = 344,832,013.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,832,013.47/21,211.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,256.74

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