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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,232.83, 29,300.49 and 11,802

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,232.83, 29,300.49 and 11,802 is: 16,286.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,232.83 : 29,300.49 = 11,802 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,232.83/29,300.49 = 11,802/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,232.83x = 29,300.49 × 11,802
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,232.83x = 345,804,382.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,804,382.98/21,232.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,286.31

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