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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,243.63, 29,317.28 and 11,811.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,243.63, 29,317.28 and 11,811.99 is: 16,301.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,243.63 : 29,317.28 = 11,811.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,243.63/29,317.28 = 11,811.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,243.63x = 29,317.28 × 11,811.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,243.63x = 346,295,359.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,295,359.13/21,243.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,301.14

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