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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,356.13, 29,472.06 and 11,925.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,356.13, 29,472.06 and 11,925.30 is: 16,457.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,356.13 : 29,472.06 = 11,925.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,356.13/29,472.06 = 11,925.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,356.13x = 29,472.06 × 11,925.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,356.13x = 351,463,157.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,463,157.12/21,356.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,457.25

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