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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,294.68, 29,385.50 and 11,734.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,294.68, 29,385.50 and 11,734.25 is: 16,192.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,294.68 : 29,385.50 = 11,734.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,294.68/29,385.50 = 11,734.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,294.68x = 29,385.50 × 11,734.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,294.68x = 344,816,597.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,816,597.78/21,294.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,192.62

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