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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,333.78, 29,442.29 and 11,903.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,333.78, 29,442.29 and 11,903.76 is: 16,428.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,333.78 : 29,442.29 = 11,903.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,333.78/29,442.29 = 11,903.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,333.78x = 29,442.29 × 11,903.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,333.78x = 350,473,894.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,473,894.49/21,333.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,428.12

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