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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,349.88, 29,462.83 and 11,918.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,349.88, 29,462.83 and 11,918.44 is: 16,447.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,349.88 : 29,462.83 = 11,918.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,349.88/29,462.83 = 11,918.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,349.88x = 29,462.83 × 11,918.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,349.88x = 351,150,971.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,150,971.59/21,349.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,447.44

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