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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,324.69, 29,427.93 and 11,765.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,324.69, 29,427.93 and 11,765.07 is: 16,235.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,324.69 : 29,427.93 = 11,765.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,324.69/29,427.93 = 11,765.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,324.69x = 29,427.93 × 11,765.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,324.69x = 346,221,656.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,221,656.41/21,324.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,235.72

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