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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,270.75, 29,353.64 and 11,841.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,270.75, 29,353.64 and 11,841.14 is: 16,340.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,270.75 : 29,353.64 = 11,841.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,270.75/29,353.64 = 11,841.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,270.75x = 29,353.64 × 11,841.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,270.75x = 347,580,354.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,580,354.78/21,270.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,340.77

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