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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,273.02, 29,356.47 and 11,841.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,273.02, 29,356.47 and 11,841.59 is: 16,341.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,273.02 : 29,356.47 = 11,841.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,273.02/29,356.47 = 11,841.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,273.02x = 29,356.47 × 11,841.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,273.02x = 347,627,134.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,627,134.80/21,273.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,341.23

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