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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,258.72, 29,337.92 and 11,827.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,258.72, 29,337.92 and 11,827.36 is: 16,322.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,258.72 : 29,337.92 = 11,827.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,258.72/29,337.92 = 11,827.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,258.72x = 29,337.92 × 11,827.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,258.72x = 346,990,141.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,990,141.49/21,258.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,322.25

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