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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,310.79, 29,407.80 and 11,877.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,310.79, 29,407.80 and 11,877.53 is: 16,390.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,310.79 : 29,407.80 = 11,877.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,310.79/29,407.80 = 11,877.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,310.79x = 29,407.80 × 11,877.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,310.79x = 349,291,879.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,291,879.70/21,310.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,390.38

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