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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,265.84, 29,346.36 and 11,834.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,265.84, 29,346.36 and 11,834.20 is: 16,330.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,265.84 : 29,346.36 = 11,834.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,265.84/29,346.36 = 11,834.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,265.84x = 29,346.36 × 11,834.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,265.84x = 347,290,693.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,290,693.51/21,265.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,330.92

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