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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,235.57, 29,304.28 and 11,804.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,235.57, 29,304.28 and 11,804.74 is: 16,290.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,235.57 : 29,304.28 = 11,804.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,235.57/29,304.28 = 11,804.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,235.57x = 29,304.28 × 11,804.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,235.57x = 345,929,347.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,929,347.78/21,235.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,290.09

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