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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,266.95, 29,348.11 and 11,835.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,266.95, 29,348.11 and 11,835.51 is: 16,332.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,266.95 : 29,348.11 = 11,835.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,266.95/29,348.11 = 11,835.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,266.95x = 29,348.11 × 11,835.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,266.95x = 347,349,790.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,349,790.21/21,266.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,332.84

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