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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,262.67, 29,341.68 and 11,831.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,262.67, 29,341.68 and 11,831.03 is: 16,326.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,262.67 : 29,341.68 = 11,831.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,262.67/29,341.68 = 11,831.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,262.67x = 29,341.68 × 11,831.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,262.67x = 347,142,296.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,142,296.33/21,262.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,326.37

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