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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,218.26, 29,280.38 and 11,787.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,218.26, 29,280.38 and 11,787.42 is: 16,266.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,218.26 : 29,280.38 = 11,787.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,218.26/29,280.38 = 11,787.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,218.26x = 29,280.38 × 11,787.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,218.26x = 345,140,136.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,140,136.82/21,218.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,266.18

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