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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,240.59, 29,312.05 and 11,809.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,240.59, 29,312.05 and 11,809.16 is: 16,296.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,240.59 : 29,312.05 = 11,809.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,240.59/29,312.05 = 11,809.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,240.59x = 29,312.05 × 11,809.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,240.59x = 346,150,688.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,150,688.38/21,240.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,296.66

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