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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,407.98, 29,541.96 and 11,847.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,407.98, 29,541.96 and 11,847.68 is: 16,349.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,407.98 : 29,541.96 = 11,847.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,407.98/29,541.96 = 11,847.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,407.98x = 29,541.96 × 11,847.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,407.98x = 350,003,688.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,003,688.65/21,407.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,349.22

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