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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,289.08, 29,373.66 and 11,855.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,289.08, 29,373.66 and 11,855.28 is: 16,357.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,289.08 : 29,373.66 = 11,855.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,289.08/29,373.66 = 11,855.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,289.08x = 29,373.66 × 11,855.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,289.08x = 348,232,963.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,232,963.92/21,289.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,357.35

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