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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,392.72, 29,522.98 and 11,832.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,392.72, 29,522.98 and 11,832.56 is: 16,329.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,392.72 : 29,522.98 = 11,832.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,392.72/29,522.98 = 11,832.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,392.72x = 29,522.98 × 11,832.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,392.72x = 349,332,432.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,332,432.23/21,392.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,329.50

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