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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,250.59, 29,325.96 and 11,819.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,250.59, 29,325.96 and 11,819.76 is: 16,311.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,250.59 : 29,325.96 = 11,819.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,250.59/29,325.96 = 11,819.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,250.59x = 29,325.96 × 11,819.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,250.59x = 346,625,808.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,625,808.97/21,250.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,311.35

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