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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,335.06, 29,441.31 and 11,901.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,335.06, 29,441.31 and 11,901.80 is: 16,423.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,335.06 : 29,441.31 = 11,901.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,335.06/29,441.31 = 11,901.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,335.06x = 29,441.31 × 11,901.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,335.06x = 350,404,436.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,404,436.15/21,335.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,423.88

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