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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,267.58, 29,348.97 and 11,836.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,267.58, 29,348.97 and 11,836.14 is: 16,333.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,267.58 : 29,348.97 = 11,836.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,267.58/29,348.97 = 11,836.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,267.58x = 29,348.97 × 11,836.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,267.58x = 347,378,458.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,378,458.60/21,267.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,333.71

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