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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,268.55, 29,350.67 and 11,837.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,268.55, 29,350.67 and 11,837.11 is: 16,335.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,268.55 : 29,350.67 = 11,837.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,268.55/29,350.67 = 11,837.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,268.55x = 29,350.67 × 11,837.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,268.55x = 347,427,065.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,427,065.58/21,268.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,335.25

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