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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,338.30, 29,445.09 and 11,906.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,338.30, 29,445.09 and 11,906.66 is: 16,430.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,338.30 : 29,445.09 = 11,906.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,338.30/29,445.09 = 11,906.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,338.30x = 29,445.09 × 11,906.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,338.30x = 350,592,528.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,592,528.07/21,338.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,430.20

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