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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,232.53, 29,300.94 and 11,801.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,232.53, 29,300.94 and 11,801.70 is: 16,286.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,232.53 : 29,300.94 = 11,801.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,232.53/29,300.94 = 11,801.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,232.53x = 29,300.94 × 11,801.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,232.53x = 345,800,903.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,800,903.60/21,232.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,286.37

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