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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,341.34, 29,451.66 and 11,781.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,341.34, 29,451.66 and 11,781.84 is: 16,259.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,341.34 : 29,451.66 = 11,781.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,341.34/29,451.66 = 11,781.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,341.34x = 29,451.66 × 11,781.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,341.34x = 346,994,745.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,994,745.85/21,341.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,259.28

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