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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,266.28, 29,346.84 and 11,834.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,266.28, 29,346.84 and 11,834.64 is: 16,331.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,266.28 : 29,346.84 = 11,834.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,266.28/29,346.84 = 11,834.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,266.28x = 29,346.84 × 11,834.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,266.28x = 347,309,286.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,309,286.54/21,266.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,331.45

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