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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,266.52, 29,348.96 and 11,835.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,266.52, 29,348.96 and 11,835.29 is: 16,333.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,266.52 : 29,348.96 = 11,835.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,266.52/29,348.96 = 11,835.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,266.52x = 29,348.96 × 11,835.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,266.52x = 347,353,452.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,353,452.80/21,266.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,333.35

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