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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,410.43, 29,546.43 and 11,979

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,410.43, 29,546.43 and 11,979 is: 16,531.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,410.43 : 29,546.43 = 11,979 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,410.43/29,546.43 = 11,979/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,410.43x = 29,546.43 × 11,979
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,410.43x = 353,936,684.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,936,684.97/21,410.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,531.04

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