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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,333.76, 29,440.50 and 11,902.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,333.76, 29,440.50 and 11,902.33 is: 16,425.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,333.76 : 29,440.50 = 11,902.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,333.76/29,440.50 = 11,902.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,333.76x = 29,440.50 × 11,902.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,333.76x = 350,410,546.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,410,546.37/21,333.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,425.17

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