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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,411.06, 29,546.64 and 11,851.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,411.06, 29,546.64 and 11,851.34 is: 16,354.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,411.06 : 29,546.64 = 11,851.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,411.06/29,546.64 = 11,851.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,411.06x = 29,546.64 × 11,851.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,411.06x = 350,167,276.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,167,276.50/21,411.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,354.50

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