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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,251.26, 29,327.30 and 11,691.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,251.26, 29,327.30 and 11,691.40 is: 16,134.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,251.26 : 29,327.30 = 11,691.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,251.26/29,327.30 = 11,691.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,251.26x = 29,327.30 × 11,691.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,251.26x = 342,877,195.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,877,195.22/21,251.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,134.44

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