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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,406.32, 29,540.81 and 11,974.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,406.32, 29,540.81 and 11,974.89 is: 16,525.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,406.32 : 29,540.81 = 11,974.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,406.32/29,540.81 = 11,974.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,406.32x = 29,540.81 × 11,974.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,406.32x = 353,747,890.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,747,890.39/21,406.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,525.39

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