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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,244.56, 29,314.08 and 11,812.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,244.56, 29,314.08 and 11,812.92 is: 16,299.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,244.56 : 29,314.08 = 11,812.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,244.56/29,314.08 = 11,812.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,244.56x = 29,314.08 × 11,812.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,244.56x = 346,284,881.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,284,881.91/21,244.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,299.93

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