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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,410.46, 29,543.13 and 11,977.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,410.46, 29,543.13 and 11,977.20 is: 16,526.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,410.46 : 29,543.13 = 11,977.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,410.46/29,543.13 = 11,977.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,410.46x = 29,543.13 × 11,977.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,410.46x = 353,843,976.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,843,976.64/21,410.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,526.69

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