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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,305.72, 29,402.10 and 11,745.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,305.72, 29,402.10 and 11,745.92 is: 16,209.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,305.72 : 29,402.10 = 11,745.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,305.72/29,402.10 = 11,745.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,305.72x = 29,402.10 × 11,745.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,305.72x = 345,354,714.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,354,714.43/21,305.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,209.48

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