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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,321.63, 29,423.76 and 11,761.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,321.63, 29,423.76 and 11,761.26 is: 16,230.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,321.63 : 29,423.76 = 11,761.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,321.63/29,423.76 = 11,761.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,321.63x = 29,423.76 × 11,761.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,321.63x = 346,060,491.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,060,491.54/21,321.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,230.49

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