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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,336.71, 29,444.63 and 11,905.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,336.71, 29,444.63 and 11,905.27 is: 16,429.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,336.71 : 29,444.63 = 11,905.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,336.71/29,444.63 = 11,905.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,336.71x = 29,444.63 × 11,905.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,336.71x = 350,546,204.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,546,204.03/21,336.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,429.26

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