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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,341.42, 29,452.43 and 11,910.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,341.42, 29,452.43 and 11,910.59 is: 16,437.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,341.42 : 29,452.43 = 11,910.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,341.42/29,452.43 = 11,910.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,341.42x = 29,452.43 × 11,910.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,341.42x = 350,795,700.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,795,700.75/21,341.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,437.32

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