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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,332.79, 29,439.99 and 11,903.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,332.79, 29,439.99 and 11,903.13 is: 16,426.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,332.79 : 29,439.99 = 11,903.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,332.79/29,439.99 = 11,903.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,332.79x = 29,439.99 × 11,903.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,332.79x = 350,428,028.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,428,028.17/21,332.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,426.73

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