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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,295.83, 29,388.60 and 11,864.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,295.83, 29,388.60 and 11,864.43 is: 16,373.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,295.83 : 29,388.60 = 11,864.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,295.83/29,388.60 = 11,864.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,295.83x = 29,388.60 × 11,864.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,295.83x = 348,678,987.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,678,987.50/21,295.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,373.11

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