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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,244, 29,316.72 and 11,812.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,244, 29,316.72 and 11,812.36 is: 16,301.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,244 : 29,316.72 = 11,812.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,244/29,316.72 = 11,812.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,244x = 29,316.72 × 11,812.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,244x = 346,299,650.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,299,650.66/21,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,301.06

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