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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,335.26, 29,442.57 and 11,903.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,335.26, 29,442.57 and 11,903.83 is: 16,427.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,335.26 : 29,442.57 = 11,903.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,335.26/29,442.57 = 11,903.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,335.26x = 29,442.57 × 11,903.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,335.26x = 350,479,348.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,479,348.04/21,335.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,427.24

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