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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,247.98, 29,322.56 and 11,688.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,247.98, 29,322.56 and 11,688.66 is: 16,130.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,247.98 : 29,322.56 = 11,688.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,247.98/29,322.56 = 11,688.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,247.98x = 29,322.56 × 11,688.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,247.98x = 342,741,434.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,741,434.17/21,247.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,130.54

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