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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,283.19, 29,371.47 and 11,723.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,283.19, 29,371.47 and 11,723.77 is: 16,179.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,283.19 : 29,371.47 = 11,723.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,283.19/29,371.47 = 11,723.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,283.19x = 29,371.47 × 11,723.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,283.19x = 344,344,358.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,344,358.84/21,283.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,179.17

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