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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,287.82, 29,376.90 and 11,856.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,287.82, 29,376.90 and 11,856.45 is: 16,361.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,287.82 : 29,376.90 = 11,856.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,287.82/29,376.90 = 11,856.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,287.82x = 29,376.90 × 11,856.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,287.82x = 348,305,746.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,305,746.01/21,287.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,361.74

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