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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,389.58, 29,517.72 and 11,957.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,389.58, 29,517.72 and 11,957.94 is: 16,502.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,389.58 : 29,517.72 = 11,957.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,389.58/29,517.72 = 11,957.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,389.58x = 29,517.72 × 11,957.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,389.58x = 352,971,124.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,971,124.70/21,389.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,502.01

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