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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,240.05, 29,313.14 and 11,681.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,240.05, 29,313.14 and 11,681.62 is: 16,121.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,240.05 : 29,313.14 = 11,681.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,240.05/29,313.14 = 11,681.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,240.05x = 29,313.14 × 11,681.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,240.05x = 342,425,035.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,425,035.77/21,240.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,121.67

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