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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,230.64, 29,297.04 and 11,798.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,230.64, 29,297.04 and 11,798.64 is: 16,281.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,230.64 : 29,297.04 = 11,798.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,230.64/29,297.04 = 11,798.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,230.64x = 29,297.04 × 11,798.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,230.64x = 345,665,228.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,665,228.03/21,230.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,281.43

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