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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,252.78, 29,328.42 and 11,821.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,252.78, 29,328.42 and 11,821.14 is: 16,312.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,252.78 : 29,328.42 = 11,821.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,252.78/29,328.42 = 11,821.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,252.78x = 29,328.42 × 11,821.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,252.78x = 346,695,358.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,695,358.80/21,252.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,312.94

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