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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,282.06, 29,368.99 and 11,721.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,282.06, 29,368.99 and 11,721.76 is: 16,175.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,282.06 : 29,368.99 = 11,721.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,282.06/29,368.99 = 11,721.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,282.06x = 29,368.99 × 11,721.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,282.06x = 344,256,252.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,256,252.22/21,282.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,175.89

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