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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,265.73, 29,347.68 and 11,834.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,265.73, 29,347.68 and 11,834.90 is: 16,332.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,265.73 : 29,347.68 = 11,834.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,265.73/29,347.68 = 11,834.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,265.73x = 29,347.68 × 11,834.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,265.73x = 347,326,711.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,326,711.29/21,265.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,332.70

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