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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,222.48, 29,286.72 and 11,790.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,222.48, 29,286.72 and 11,790.80 is: 16,271.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,222.48 : 29,286.72 = 11,790.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,222.48/29,286.72 = 11,790.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,222.48x = 29,286.72 × 11,790.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,222.48x = 345,313,858.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,313,858.18/21,222.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,271.14

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