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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,265.69, 29,347.95 and 11,834.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,265.69, 29,347.95 and 11,834.25 is: 16,331.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,265.69 : 29,347.95 = 11,834.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,265.69/29,347.95 = 11,834.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,265.69x = 29,347.95 × 11,834.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,265.69x = 347,310,976.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,310,976.84/21,265.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,331.99

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