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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,287.44, 29,377.58 and 11,856

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,287.44, 29,377.58 and 11,856 is: 16,361.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,287.44 : 29,377.58 = 11,856 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,287.44/29,377.58 = 11,856/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,287.44x = 29,377.58 × 11,856
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,287.44x = 348,300,529.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,300,529.20/21,287.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,361.79

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