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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,263.30, 29,343.35 and 12,311.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,263.30, 29,343.35 and 12,311.27 is: 16,989.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,263.30 : 29,343.35 = 12,311.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,263.30/29,343.35 = 12,311.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,263.30x = 29,343.35 × 12,311.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,263.30x = 361,253,696.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,253,696.28/21,263.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,989.54

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