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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,242.98, 29,314.74 and 11,811.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,242.98, 29,314.74 and 11,811.88 is: 16,300.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,242.98 : 29,314.74 = 11,811.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,242.98/29,314.74 = 11,811.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,242.98x = 29,314.74 × 11,811.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,242.98x = 346,262,191.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,262,191.11/21,242.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,300.08

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