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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,462.41, 29,619.83 and 11,903.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,462.41, 29,619.83 and 11,903.24 is: 16,427.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,462.41 : 29,619.83 = 11,903.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,462.41/29,619.83 = 11,903.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,462.41x = 29,619.83 × 11,903.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,462.41x = 352,571,737.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,571,737.63/21,462.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,427.41

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