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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,382.76, 29,508.82 and 11,951.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,382.76, 29,508.82 and 11,951.34 is: 16,493.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,382.76 : 29,508.82 = 11,951.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,382.76/29,508.82 = 11,951.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,382.76x = 29,508.82 × 11,951.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,382.76x = 352,669,940.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,669,940.82/21,382.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,493.19

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