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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,406.70, 29,541.32 and 11,975.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,406.70, 29,541.32 and 11,975.27 is: 16,525.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,406.70 : 29,541.32 = 11,975.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,406.70/29,541.32 = 11,975.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,406.70x = 29,541.32 × 11,975.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,406.70x = 353,765,165.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,765,165.39/21,406.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,525.91

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