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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,230.52, 29,298.95 and 11,798.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,230.52, 29,298.95 and 11,798.88 is: 16,282.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,230.52 : 29,298.95 = 11,798.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,230.52/29,298.95 = 11,798.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,230.52x = 29,298.95 × 11,798.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,230.52x = 345,694,795.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,694,795.18/21,230.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,282.92

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