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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,325.30, 29,430.58 and 11,767.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,325.30, 29,430.58 and 11,767.09 is: 16,239.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,325.30 : 29,430.58 = 11,767.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,325.30/29,430.58 = 11,767.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,325.30x = 29,430.58 × 11,767.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,325.30x = 346,312,191.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,312,191.62/21,325.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,239.50

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