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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,219.63, 29,282.27 and 11,788.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,219.63, 29,282.27 and 11,788.80 is: 16,268.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,219.63 : 29,282.27 = 11,788.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,219.63/29,282.27 = 11,788.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,219.63x = 29,282.27 × 11,788.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,219.63x = 345,202,765.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,202,765.63/21,219.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,268.09

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