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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,277.92, 29,363.76 and 11,847

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,277.92, 29,363.76 and 11,847 is: 16,348.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,277.92 : 29,363.76 = 11,847 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,277.92/29,363.76 = 11,847/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,277.92x = 29,363.76 × 11,847
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,277.92x = 347,872,464.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,872,464.72/21,277.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,348.99

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