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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,298.63, 29,392.10 and 11,738.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,298.63, 29,392.10 and 11,738.51 is: 16,199.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,298.63 : 29,392.10 = 11,738.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,298.63/29,392.10 = 11,738.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,298.63x = 29,392.10 × 11,738.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,298.63x = 345,019,562.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,019,562.60/21,298.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,199.15

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