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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,320.08, 29,416.44 and 11,886.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,320.08, 29,416.44 and 11,886.28 is: 16,400.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,320.08 : 29,416.44 = 11,886.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,320.08/29,416.44 = 11,886.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,320.08x = 29,416.44 × 11,886.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,320.08x = 349,652,042.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,652,042.44/21,320.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,400.13

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