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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,214.89, 29,276.52 and 11,784.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,214.89, 29,276.52 and 11,784.33 is: 16,262.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,214.89 : 29,276.52 = 11,784.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,214.89/29,276.52 = 11,784.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,214.89x = 29,276.52 × 11,784.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,214.89x = 345,004,172.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,004,172.93/21,214.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,262.36

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