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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,246.27, 29,319.46 and 11,814.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,246.27, 29,319.46 and 11,814.63 is: 16,303.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,246.27 : 29,319.46 = 11,814.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,246.27/29,319.46 = 11,814.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,246.27x = 29,319.46 × 11,814.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,246.27x = 346,398,571.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,398,571.70/21,246.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,303.97

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