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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,283.36, 29,371.08 and 11,852.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,283.36, 29,371.08 and 11,852.26 is: 16,356.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,283.36 : 29,371.08 = 11,852.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,283.36/29,371.08 = 11,852.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,283.36x = 29,371.08 × 11,852.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,283.36x = 348,113,676.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,113,676.64/21,283.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,356.14

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