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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,312.77, 29,411.66 and 11,881.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,312.77, 29,411.66 and 11,881.13 is: 16,395.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,312.77 : 29,411.66 = 11,881.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,312.77/29,411.66 = 11,881.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,312.77x = 29,411.66 × 11,881.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,312.77x = 349,443,755.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,443,755.98/21,312.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,395.98

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