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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,241.22, 29,313.06 and 11,681.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,241.22, 29,313.06 and 11,681.33 is: 16,120.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,241.22 : 29,313.06 = 11,681.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,241.22/29,313.06 = 11,681.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,241.22x = 29,313.06 × 11,681.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,241.22x = 342,415,527.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,415,527.17/21,241.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,120.33

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