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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,254.68, 29,329.42 and 11,694.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,254.68, 29,329.42 and 11,694.45 is: 16,137.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,254.68 : 29,329.42 = 11,694.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,254.68/29,329.42 = 11,694.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,254.68x = 29,329.42 × 11,694.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,254.68x = 342,991,435.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,991,435.72/21,254.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,137.22

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