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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,330.26, 29,436.40 and 11,898.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,330.26, 29,436.40 and 11,898.62 is: 16,420.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,330.26 : 29,436.40 = 11,898.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,330.26/29,436.40 = 11,898.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,330.26x = 29,436.40 × 11,898.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,330.26x = 350,252,537.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,252,537.77/21,330.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,420.45

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