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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,214.41, 29,276.81 and 11,782.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,214.41, 29,276.81 and 11,782.97 is: 16,261.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,214.41 : 29,276.81 = 11,782.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,214.41/29,276.81 = 11,782.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,214.41x = 29,276.81 × 11,782.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,214.41x = 344,967,722.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,967,722.60/21,214.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,261.01

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