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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,240.72, 29,312.37 and 11,680.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,240.72, 29,312.37 and 11,680.83 is: 16,119.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,240.72 : 29,312.37 = 11,680.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,240.72/29,312.37 = 11,680.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,240.72x = 29,312.37 × 11,680.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,240.72x = 342,392,810.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,392,810.87/21,240.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,119.64

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