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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,329.69, 29,434.76 and 11,769.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,329.69, 29,434.76 and 11,769.66 is: 16,242.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,329.69 : 29,434.76 = 11,769.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,329.69/29,434.76 = 11,769.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,329.69x = 29,434.76 × 11,769.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,329.69x = 346,437,058.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,437,058.53/21,329.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,242.01

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