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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,324.39, 29,427.90 and 11,764.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,324.39, 29,427.90 and 11,764.62 is: 16,235.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,324.39 : 29,427.90 = 11,764.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,324.39/29,427.90 = 11,764.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,324.39x = 29,427.90 × 11,764.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,324.39x = 346,208,060.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,208,060.90/21,324.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,235.31

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