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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,235.28, 29,305.02 and 11,675.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,235.28, 29,305.02 and 11,675.57 is: 16,112.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,235.28 : 29,305.02 = 11,675.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,235.28/29,305.02 = 11,675.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,235.28x = 29,305.02 × 11,675.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,235.28x = 342,152,665.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,152,665.84/21,235.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,112.47

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