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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,246.91, 29,319.97 and 11,815.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,246.91, 29,319.97 and 11,815.27 is: 16,304.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,246.91 : 29,319.97 = 11,815.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,246.91/29,319.97 = 11,815.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,246.91x = 29,319.97 × 11,815.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,246.91x = 346,423,361.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,423,361.94/21,246.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,304.65

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