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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,338.96, 29,450.72 and 11,908.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,338.96, 29,450.72 and 11,908.13 is: 16,434.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,338.96 : 29,450.72 = 11,908.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,338.96/29,450.72 = 11,908.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,338.96x = 29,450.72 × 11,908.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,338.96x = 350,702,884.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,702,884.87/21,338.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,434.87

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