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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,366.72, 29,483.46 and 11,934

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,366.72, 29,483.46 and 11,934 is: 16,467.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,366.72 : 29,483.46 = 11,934 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,366.72/29,483.46 = 11,934/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,366.72x = 29,483.46 × 11,934
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,366.72x = 351,855,611.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,855,611.64/21,366.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,467.46

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