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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,213.27, 29,273.49 and 11,782.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,213.27, 29,273.49 and 11,782.44 is: 16,259.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,213.27 : 29,273.49 = 11,782.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,213.27/29,273.49 = 11,782.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,213.27x = 29,273.49 × 11,782.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,213.27x = 344,913,139.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,913,139.52/21,213.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,259.31

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