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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,406.88, 29,542.32 and 11,975.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,406.88, 29,542.32 and 11,975.45 is: 16,526.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,406.88 : 29,542.32 = 11,975.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,406.88/29,542.32 = 11,975.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,406.88x = 29,542.32 × 11,975.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,406.88x = 353,782,428.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,782,428.33/21,406.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,526.57

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