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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,382.28, 29,506.91 and 11,950.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,382.28, 29,506.91 and 11,950.82 is: 16,491.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,382.28 : 29,506.91 = 11,950.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,382.28/29,506.91 = 11,950.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,382.28x = 29,506.91 × 11,950.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,382.28x = 352,631,562.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,631,562.88/21,382.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,491.77

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