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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,292.83, 29,384.46 and 11,861.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,292.83, 29,384.46 and 11,861.42 is: 16,368.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,292.83 : 29,384.46 = 11,861.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,292.83/29,384.46 = 11,861.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,292.83x = 29,384.46 × 11,861.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,292.83x = 348,541,274.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,541,274.61/21,292.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,368.95

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