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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,368.44, 29,488.46 and 11,937

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,368.44, 29,488.46 and 11,937 is: 16,473.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,368.44 : 29,488.46 = 11,937 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,368.44/29,488.46 = 11,937/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,368.44x = 29,488.46 × 11,937
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,368.44x = 352,003,687.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,003,687.34/21,368.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,473.07

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