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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,222.21, 29,287.89 and 11,790.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,222.21, 29,287.89 and 11,790.69 is: 16,271.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,222.21 : 29,287.89 = 11,790.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,222.21/29,287.89 = 11,790.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,222.21x = 29,287.89 × 11,790.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,222.21x = 345,324,431.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,324,431.74/21,222.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,271.84

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