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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,231.53, 29,299.18 and 11,671.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,231.53, 29,299.18 and 11,671.21 is: 16,106.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,231.53 : 29,299.18 = 11,671.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,231.53/29,299.18 = 11,671.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,231.53x = 29,299.18 × 11,671.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,231.53x = 341,956,882.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,956,882.61/21,231.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,106.09

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