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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,216.26, 29,277.62 and 11,785.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,216.26, 29,277.62 and 11,785.42 is: 16,263.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,216.26 : 29,277.62 = 11,785.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,216.26/29,277.62 = 11,785.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,216.26x = 29,277.62 × 11,785.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,216.26x = 345,049,048.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,049,048.30/21,216.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,263.42

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