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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,268.71, 29,350.51 and 11,837.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,268.71, 29,350.51 and 11,837.27 is: 16,335.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,268.71 : 29,350.51 = 11,837.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,268.71/29,350.51 = 11,837.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,268.71x = 29,350.51 × 11,837.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,268.71x = 347,429,955.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,429,955.29/21,268.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,335.26

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