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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,272.63, 29,357.24 and 11,841.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,272.63, 29,357.24 and 11,841.19 is: 16,341.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,272.63 : 29,357.24 = 11,841.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,272.63/29,357.24 = 11,841.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,272.63x = 29,357.24 × 11,841.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,272.63x = 347,624,524.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,624,524.12/21,272.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,341.40

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