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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,341.78, 29,451.72 and 11,910.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,341.78, 29,451.72 and 11,910.98 is: 16,437.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,341.78 : 29,451.72 = 11,910.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,341.78/29,451.72 = 11,910.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,341.78x = 29,451.72 × 11,910.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,341.78x = 350,798,847.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,798,847.89/21,341.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,437.19

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