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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,244.55, 29,317.88 and 11,813.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,244.55, 29,317.88 and 11,813.11 is: 16,302.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,244.55 : 29,317.88 = 11,813.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,244.55/29,317.88 = 11,813.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,244.55x = 29,317.88 × 11,813.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,244.55x = 346,335,297.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,335,297.64/21,244.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,302.32

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