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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,335.04, 29,442.96 and 11,903.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,335.04, 29,442.96 and 11,903.40 is: 16,427.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,335.04 : 29,442.96 = 11,903.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,335.04/29,442.96 = 11,903.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,335.04x = 29,442.96 × 11,903.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,335.04x = 350,471,330.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,471,330.06/21,335.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,427.03

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