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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,341.29, 29,451.44 and 11,781.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,341.29, 29,451.44 and 11,781.15 is: 16,258.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,341.29 : 29,451.44 = 11,781.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,341.29/29,451.44 = 11,781.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,341.29x = 29,451.44 × 11,781.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,341.29x = 346,971,873.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,971,873.54/21,341.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,258.25

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