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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,219.18, 29,280.51 and 11,787.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,219.18, 29,280.51 and 11,787.18 is: 16,265.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,219.18 : 29,280.51 = 11,787.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,219.18/29,280.51 = 11,787.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,219.18x = 29,280.51 × 11,787.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,219.18x = 345,134,641.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,134,641.86/21,219.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,265.22

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