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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,333.94, 29,439.76 and 11,900.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,333.94, 29,439.76 and 11,900.68 is: 16,422.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,333.94 : 29,439.76 = 11,900.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,333.94/29,439.76 = 11,900.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,333.94x = 29,439.76 × 11,900.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,333.94x = 350,353,059.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,353,059.69/21,333.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,422.33

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