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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,332.83, 29,439.83 and 11,772.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,332.83, 29,439.83 and 11,772.89 is: 16,246.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,332.83 : 29,439.83 = 11,772.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,332.83/29,439.83 = 11,772.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,332.83x = 29,439.83 × 11,772.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,332.83x = 346,591,821.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,591,821.34/21,332.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,246.88

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