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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,343.53, 29,455.74 and 11,913.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,343.53, 29,455.74 and 11,913.51 is: 16,441.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,343.53 : 29,455.74 = 11,913.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,343.53/29,455.74 = 11,913.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,343.53x = 29,455.74 × 11,913.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,343.53x = 350,921,253.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,921,253.05/21,343.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,441.58

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