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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,254.24, 29,330.76 and 11,822.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,254.24, 29,330.76 and 11,822.78 is: 16,315.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,254.24 : 29,330.76 = 11,822.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,254.24/29,330.76 = 11,822.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,254.24x = 29,330.76 × 11,822.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,254.24x = 346,771,122.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,771,122.71/21,254.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,315.39

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