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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,247.76, 29,321.52 and 11,816.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,247.76, 29,321.52 and 11,816.24 is: 16,306.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,247.76 : 29,321.52 = 11,816.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,247.76/29,321.52 = 11,816.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,247.76x = 29,321.52 × 11,816.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,247.76x = 346,470,117.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,470,117.48/21,247.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,306.19

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