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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,224.78, 29,290.59 and 11,794.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,224.78, 29,290.59 and 11,794.22 is: 16,276.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,224.78 : 29,290.59 = 11,794.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,224.78/29,290.59 = 11,794.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,224.78x = 29,290.59 × 11,794.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,224.78x = 345,459,662.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,459,662.39/21,224.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,276.24

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