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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,243.39, 29,313.25 and 11,681.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,243.39, 29,313.25 and 11,681.70 is: 16,119.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,243.39 : 29,313.25 = 11,681.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,243.39/29,313.25 = 11,681.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,243.39x = 29,313.25 × 11,681.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,243.39x = 342,428,592.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,428,592.53/21,243.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,119.30

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