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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,271.84, 29,356.86 and 11,841.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,271.84, 29,356.86 and 11,841.10 is: 16,341.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,271.84 : 29,356.86 = 11,841.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,271.84/29,356.86 = 11,841.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,271.84x = 29,356.86 × 11,841.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,271.84x = 347,617,514.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,617,514.95/21,271.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,341.68

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