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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,409.52, 29,545.97 and 11,977.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,409.52, 29,545.97 and 11,977.88 is: 16,529.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,409.52 : 29,545.97 = 11,977.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,409.52/29,545.97 = 11,977.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,409.52x = 29,545.97 × 11,977.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,409.52x = 353,897,875.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,897,875.52/21,409.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,529.93

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