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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,408.54, 29,544.93 and 11,975.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,408.54, 29,544.93 and 11,975.46 is: 16,526.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,408.54 : 29,544.93 = 11,975.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,408.54/29,544.93 = 11,975.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,408.54x = 29,544.93 × 11,975.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,408.54x = 353,814,127.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,814,127.42/21,408.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,526.78

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