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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,313.59, 29,411.69 and 11,880.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,313.59, 29,411.69 and 11,880.33 is: 16,394.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,313.59 : 29,411.69 = 11,880.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,313.59/29,411.69 = 11,880.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,313.59x = 29,411.69 × 11,880.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,313.59x = 349,420,523.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,420,523.66/21,313.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,394.26

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