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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,245.52, 29,319.62 and 11,814.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,245.52, 29,319.62 and 11,814.76 is: 16,304.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,245.52 : 29,319.62 = 11,814.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,245.52/29,319.62 = 11,814.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,245.52x = 29,319.62 × 11,814.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,245.52x = 346,404,273.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,404,273.59/21,245.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,304.82

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