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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,222.54, 29,286.09 and 11,790.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,222.54, 29,286.09 and 11,790.90 is: 16,270.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,222.54 : 29,286.09 = 11,790.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,222.54/29,286.09 = 11,790.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,222.54x = 29,286.09 × 11,790.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,222.54x = 345,309,358.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,309,358.58/21,222.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,270.88

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