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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,266.66, 29,349.12 and 11,835.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,266.66, 29,349.12 and 11,835.42 is: 16,333.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,266.66 : 29,349.12 = 11,835.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,266.66/29,349.12 = 11,835.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,266.66x = 29,349.12 × 11,835.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,266.66x = 347,359,161.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,359,161.83/21,266.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,333.51

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