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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,262.46, 29,343.35 and 11,831.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,262.46, 29,343.35 and 11,831.23 is: 16,327.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,262.46 : 29,343.35 = 11,831.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,262.46/29,343.35 = 11,831.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,262.46x = 29,343.35 × 11,831.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,262.46x = 347,167,716.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,167,716.95/21,262.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,327.73

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