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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,358.44, 29,475.96 and 11,927

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,358.44, 29,475.96 and 11,927 is: 16,459.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,358.44 : 29,475.96 = 11,927 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,358.44/29,475.96 = 11,927/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,358.44x = 29,475.96 × 11,927
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,358.44x = 351,559,774.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,559,774.92/21,358.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,459.99

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