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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,388.94, 29,516.94 and 11,828.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,388.94, 29,516.94 and 11,828.33 is: 16,323.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,388.94 : 29,516.94 = 11,828.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,388.94/29,516.94 = 11,828.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,388.94x = 29,516.94 × 11,828.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,388.94x = 349,136,176.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,136,176.91/21,388.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,323.21

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