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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,266.15, 29,348.43 and 11,834.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,266.15, 29,348.43 and 11,834.91 is: 16,332.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,266.15 : 29,348.43 = 11,834.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,266.15/29,348.43 = 11,834.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,266.15x = 29,348.43 × 11,834.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,266.15x = 347,336,027.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,336,027.69/21,266.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,332.81

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