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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,312.34, 29,409.96 and 11,879.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,312.34, 29,409.96 and 11,879.08 is: 16,392.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,312.34 : 29,409.96 = 11,879.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,312.34/29,409.96 = 11,879.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,312.34x = 29,409.96 × 11,879.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,312.34x = 349,363,267.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,363,267.64/21,312.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,392.53

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