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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,389.73, 29,517.92 and 11,958.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,389.73, 29,517.92 and 11,958.30 is: 16,502.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,389.73 : 29,517.92 = 11,958.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,389.73/29,517.92 = 11,958.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,389.73x = 29,517.92 × 11,958.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,389.73x = 352,984,082.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,984,082.94/21,389.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,502.50

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