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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,273.65, 29,357.40 and 11,713.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,273.65, 29,357.40 and 11,713.35 is: 16,164.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,273.65 : 29,357.40 = 11,713.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,273.65/29,357.40 = 11,713.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,273.65x = 29,357.40 × 11,713.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,273.65x = 343,873,424.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,873,424.28/21,273.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,164.29

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