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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,325.08, 29,428.72 and 11,765.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,325.08, 29,428.72 and 11,765.30 is: 16,236.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,325.08 : 29,428.72 = 11,765.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,325.08/29,428.72 = 11,765.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,325.08x = 29,428.72 × 11,765.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,325.08x = 346,237,719.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,237,719.42/21,325.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,236.17

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