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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,244.28, 29,315.90 and 11,812.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,244.28, 29,315.90 and 11,812.64 is: 16,300.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,244.28 : 29,315.90 = 11,812.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,244.28/29,315.90 = 11,812.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,244.28x = 29,315.90 × 11,812.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,244.28x = 346,298,070.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,298,070.15/21,244.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,300.77

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