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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,302.65, 29,397.86 and 11,742.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,302.65, 29,397.86 and 11,742.91 is: 16,205.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,302.65 : 29,397.86 = 11,742.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,302.65/29,397.86 = 11,742.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,302.65x = 29,397.86 × 11,742.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,302.65x = 345,216,424.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,216,424.17/21,302.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,205.33

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