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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,292.52, 29,381.22 and 11,859.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,292.52, 29,381.22 and 11,859.56 is: 16,364.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,292.52 : 29,381.22 = 11,859.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,292.52/29,381.22 = 11,859.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,292.52x = 29,381.22 × 11,859.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,292.52x = 348,448,341.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,448,341.46/21,292.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,364.82

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