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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,284.36, 29,372.46 and 11,853.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,284.36, 29,372.46 and 11,853.26 is: 16,357.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,284.36 : 29,372.46 = 11,853.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,284.36/29,372.46 = 11,853.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,284.36x = 29,372.46 × 11,853.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,284.36x = 348,159,405.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,159,405.22/21,284.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,357.52

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