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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,371.67, 29,491.97 and 11,940.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,371.67, 29,491.97 and 11,940.03 is: 16,476.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,371.67 : 29,491.97 = 11,940.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,371.67/29,491.97 = 11,940.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,371.67x = 29,491.97 × 11,940.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,371.67x = 352,134,946.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,134,946.86/21,371.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,476.72

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