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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,409.68, 29,545.44 and 11,719.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,409.68, 29,545.44 and 11,719.15 is: 16,172.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,409.68 : 29,545.44 = 11,719.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,409.68/29,545.44 = 11,719.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,409.68x = 29,545.44 × 11,719.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,409.68x = 346,247,391.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,247,391.29/21,409.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,172.47

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