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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,309.26, 29,407.47 and 11,877.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,309.26, 29,407.47 and 11,877.26 is: 16,391.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,309.26 : 29,407.47 = 11,877.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,309.26/29,407.47 = 11,877.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,309.26x = 29,407.47 × 11,877.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,309.26x = 349,280,167.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,280,167.13/21,309.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,391.00

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