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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,388.07, 29,512.94 and 11,827.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,388.07, 29,512.94 and 11,827.31 is: 16,320.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,388.07 : 29,512.94 = 11,827.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,388.07/29,512.94 = 11,827.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,388.07x = 29,512.94 × 11,827.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,388.07x = 349,058,572.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,058,572.39/21,388.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,320.24

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