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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,302.20, 29,396.46 and 11,870.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,302.20, 29,396.46 and 11,870.20 is: 16,380.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,302.20 : 29,396.46 = 11,870.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,302.20/29,396.46 = 11,870.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,302.20x = 29,396.46 × 11,870.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,302.20x = 348,941,859.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,941,859.49/21,302.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,380.56

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