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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,273.81, 29,355.83 and 11,713.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,273.81, 29,355.83 and 11,713.58 is: 16,163.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,273.81 : 29,355.83 = 11,713.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,273.81/29,355.83 = 11,713.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,273.81x = 29,355.83 × 11,713.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,273.81x = 343,861,921.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,861,921.92/21,273.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,163.63

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