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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,334.84, 29,441.88 and 11,774.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,334.84, 29,441.88 and 11,774.81 is: 16,249.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,334.84 : 29,441.88 = 11,774.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,334.84/29,441.88 = 11,774.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,334.84x = 29,441.88 × 11,774.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,334.84x = 346,672,543.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,672,543.04/21,334.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,249.13

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