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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,384.70, 29,511.78 and 11,953.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,384.70, 29,511.78 and 11,953.25 is: 16,495.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,384.70 : 29,511.78 = 11,953.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,384.70/29,511.78 = 11,953.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,384.70x = 29,511.78 × 11,953.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,384.70x = 352,761,684.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,761,684.29/21,384.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,495.98

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