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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,285.44, 29,374.82 and 11,854

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,285.44, 29,374.82 and 11,854 is: 16,359.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,285.44 : 29,374.82 = 11,854 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,285.44/29,374.82 = 11,854/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,285.44x = 29,374.82 × 11,854
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,285.44x = 348,209,116.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,209,116.28/21,285.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,359.03

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