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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,223.48, 29,287.98 and 11,791.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,223.48, 29,287.98 and 11,791.96 is: 16,272.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,223.48 : 29,287.98 = 11,791.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,223.48/29,287.98 = 11,791.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,223.48x = 29,287.98 × 11,791.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,223.48x = 345,362,688.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,362,688.64/21,223.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,272.67

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