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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,402.72, 29,535.90 and 11,971.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,402.72, 29,535.90 and 11,971.44 is: 16,520.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,402.72 : 29,535.90 = 11,971.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,402.72/29,535.90 = 11,971.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,402.72x = 29,535.90 × 11,971.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,402.72x = 353,587,254.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,587,254.70/21,402.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,520.67

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