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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,271.68, 29,357.64 and 11,843.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,271.68, 29,357.64 and 11,843.28 is: 16,345.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,271.68 : 29,357.64 = 11,843.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,271.68/29,357.64 = 11,843.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,271.68x = 29,357.64 × 11,843.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,271.68x = 347,690,750.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,690,750.66/21,271.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,345.24

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