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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,216, 29,278.08 and 11,786.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,216, 29,278.08 and 11,786.52 is: 16,265.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,216 : 29,278.08 = 11,786.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,216/29,278.08 = 11,786.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,216x = 29,278.08 × 11,786.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,216x = 345,086,675.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,086,675.48/21,216
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,265.40

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