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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,218.52, 29,280.72 and 11,787.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,218.52, 29,280.72 and 11,787.68 is: 16,266.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,218.52 : 29,280.72 = 11,787.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,218.52/29,280.72 = 11,787.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,218.52x = 29,280.72 × 11,787.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,218.52x = 345,151,757.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,151,757.53/21,218.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,266.53

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