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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,407.99, 29,542.30 and 11,848.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,407.99, 29,542.30 and 11,848.28 is: 16,350.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,407.99 : 29,542.30 = 11,848.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,407.99/29,542.30 = 11,848.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,407.99x = 29,542.30 × 11,848.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,407.99x = 350,025,383.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,025,383.00/21,407.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,350.22

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