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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,381.14, 29,506.03 and 11,949.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,381.14, 29,506.03 and 11,949.71 is: 16,490.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,381.14 : 29,506.03 = 11,949.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,381.14/29,506.03 = 11,949.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,381.14x = 29,506.03 × 11,949.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,381.14x = 352,588,324.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,588,324.35/21,381.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,490.62

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