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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,214.91, 29,277.48 and 11,783.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,214.91, 29,277.48 and 11,783.47 is: 16,261.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,214.91 : 29,277.48 = 11,783.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,214.91/29,277.48 = 11,783.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,214.91x = 29,277.48 × 11,783.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,214.91x = 344,990,307.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,990,307.26/21,214.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,261.69

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