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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,324.69, 29,426.73 and 11,764.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,324.69, 29,426.73 and 11,764.68 is: 16,234.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,324.69 : 29,426.73 = 11,764.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,324.69/29,426.73 = 11,764.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,324.69x = 29,426.73 × 11,764.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,324.69x = 346,196,061.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,196,061.90/21,324.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,234.52

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