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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,251.24, 29,325.78 and 11,820.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,251.24, 29,325.78 and 11,820.68 is: 16,312.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,251.24 : 29,325.78 = 11,820.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,251.24/29,325.78 = 11,820.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,251.24x = 29,325.78 × 11,820.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,251.24x = 346,650,661.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,650,661.13/21,251.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,312.02

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