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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,359.44, 29,475.12 and 11,927.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,359.44, 29,475.12 and 11,927.84 is: 16,459.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,359.44 : 29,475.12 = 11,927.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,359.44/29,475.12 = 11,927.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,359.44x = 29,475.12 × 11,927.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,359.44x = 351,574,515.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,574,515.34/21,359.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,459.91

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