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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,234.15, 29,302.97 and 11,673.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,234.15, 29,302.97 and 11,673.99 is: 16,110.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,234.15 : 29,302.97 = 11,673.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,234.15/29,302.97 = 11,673.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,234.15x = 29,302.97 × 11,673.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,234.15x = 342,082,520.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,082,520.38/21,234.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,110.02

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