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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,214.63, 29,276.13 and 11,783.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,214.63, 29,276.13 and 11,783.26 is: 16,260.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,214.63 : 29,276.13 = 11,783.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,214.63/29,276.13 = 11,783.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,214.63x = 29,276.13 × 11,783.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,214.63x = 344,968,251.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,968,251.58/21,214.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,260.87

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