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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,308.28, 29,406.70 and 11,876.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,308.28, 29,406.70 and 11,876.82 is: 16,390.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,308.28 : 29,406.70 = 11,876.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,308.28/29,406.70 = 11,876.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,308.28x = 29,406.70 × 11,876.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,308.28x = 349,258,082.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,258,082.69/21,308.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,390.72

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