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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,322.52, 29,424.39 and 11,762.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,322.52, 29,424.39 and 11,762.39 is: 16,231.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,322.52 : 29,424.39 = 11,762.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,322.52/29,424.39 = 11,762.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,322.52x = 29,424.39 × 11,762.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,322.52x = 346,101,003.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,101,003.57/21,322.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,231.71

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