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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,385.84, 29,513.80 and 11,955.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,385.84, 29,513.80 and 11,955.76 is: 16,499.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,385.84 : 29,513.80 = 11,955.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,385.84/29,513.80 = 11,955.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,385.84x = 29,513.80 × 11,955.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,385.84x = 352,859,909.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,859,909.49/21,385.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,499.70

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