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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,275.08, 29,358.46 and 11,713.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,275.08, 29,358.46 and 11,713.10 is: 16,163.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,275.08 : 29,358.46 = 11,713.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,275.08/29,358.46 = 11,713.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,275.08x = 29,358.46 × 11,713.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,275.08x = 343,878,401.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,878,401.75/21,275.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,163.44

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