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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,277.68, 29,363.16 and 11,846.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,277.68, 29,363.16 and 11,846.16 is: 16,347.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,277.68 : 29,363.16 = 11,846.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,277.68/29,363.16 = 11,846.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,277.68x = 29,363.16 × 11,846.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,277.68x = 347,840,691.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,840,691.47/21,277.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,347.68

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