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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,411.05, 29,547.32 and 11,979

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,411.05, 29,547.32 and 11,979 is: 16,531.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,411.05 : 29,547.32 = 11,979 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,411.05/29,547.32 = 11,979/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,411.05x = 29,547.32 × 11,979
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,411.05x = 353,947,286.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,947,286.39/21,411.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,531.06

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