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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,264.06, 29,344.77 and 11,704.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,264.06, 29,344.77 and 11,704.35 is: 16,152.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,264.06 : 29,344.77 = 11,704.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,264.06/29,344.77 = 11,704.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,264.06x = 29,344.77 × 11,704.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,264.06x = 343,461,458.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,461,458.75/21,264.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,152.21

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