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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,259.73, 29,338.69 and 11,700.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,259.73, 29,338.69 and 11,700.71 is: 16,147.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,259.73 : 29,338.69 = 11,700.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,259.73/29,338.69 = 11,700.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,259.73x = 29,338.69 × 11,700.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,259.73x = 343,283,503.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,283,503.47/21,259.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,147.12

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