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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,238.04, 29,309.94 and 11,806.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,238.04, 29,309.94 and 11,806.58 is: 16,293.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,238.04 : 29,309.94 = 11,806.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,238.04/29,309.94 = 11,806.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,238.04x = 29,309.94 × 11,806.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,238.04x = 346,050,151.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,050,151.41/21,238.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,293.88

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