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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,273.08, 29,356.92 and 11,713.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,273.08, 29,356.92 and 11,713.16 is: 16,164.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,273.08 : 29,356.92 = 11,713.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,273.08/29,356.92 = 11,713.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,273.08x = 29,356.92 × 11,713.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,273.08x = 343,862,301.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,862,301.07/21,273.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,164.20

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