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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,338.56, 29,447.04 and 11,906.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,338.56, 29,447.04 and 11,906.56 is: 16,430.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,338.56 : 29,447.04 = 11,906.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,338.56/29,447.04 = 11,906.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,338.56x = 29,447.04 × 11,906.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,338.56x = 350,612,948.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,612,948.58/21,338.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,430.96

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