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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,346.41, 29,451.15 and 11,913.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,346.41, 29,451.15 and 11,913.15 is: 16,436.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,346.41 : 29,451.15 = 11,913.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,346.41/29,451.15 = 11,913.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,346.41x = 29,451.15 × 11,913.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,346.41x = 350,855,967.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,855,967.62/21,346.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,436.30

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