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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,272.54, 29,354.96 and 11,710.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,272.54, 29,354.96 and 11,710.57 is: 16,159.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,272.54 : 29,354.96 = 11,710.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,272.54/29,354.96 = 11,710.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,272.54x = 29,354.96 × 11,710.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,272.54x = 343,763,269.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,763,269.82/21,272.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,159.96

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