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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,414.88, 29,553.12 and 11,982.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,414.88, 29,553.12 and 11,982.88 is: 16,536.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,414.88 : 29,553.12 = 11,982.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,414.88/29,553.12 = 11,982.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,414.88x = 29,553.12 × 11,982.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,414.88x = 354,131,490.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,131,490.59/21,414.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,536.70

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