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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,328.68, 29,433.38 and 11,768.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,328.68, 29,433.38 and 11,768.66 is: 16,240.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,328.68 : 29,433.38 = 11,768.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,328.68/29,433.38 = 11,768.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,328.68x = 29,433.38 × 11,768.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,328.68x = 346,391,235.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,391,235.86/21,328.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,240.63

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