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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,256.72, 29,335.44 and 11,825.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,256.72, 29,335.44 and 11,825.08 is: 16,319.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,256.72 : 29,335.44 = 11,825.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,256.72/29,335.44 = 11,825.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,256.72x = 29,335.44 × 11,825.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,256.72x = 346,893,924.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,893,924.84/21,256.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,319.26

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