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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,222.78, 29,286.15 and 11,791.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,222.78, 29,286.15 and 11,791.02 is: 16,270.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,222.78 : 29,286.15 = 11,791.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,222.78/29,286.15 = 11,791.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,222.78x = 29,286.15 × 11,791.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,222.78x = 345,313,580.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,313,580.37/21,222.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,270.89

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