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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,259.72, 29,338.41 and 11,828.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,259.72, 29,338.41 and 11,828.28 is: 16,323.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,259.72 : 29,338.41 = 11,828.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,259.72/29,338.41 = 11,828.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,259.72x = 29,338.41 × 11,828.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,259.72x = 347,022,928.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,022,928.23/21,259.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,323.02

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