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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,415.68, 29,551.68 and 11,983.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,415.68, 29,551.68 and 11,983.68 is: 16,536.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,415.68 : 29,551.68 = 11,983.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,415.68/29,551.68 = 11,983.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,415.68x = 29,551.68 × 11,983.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,415.68x = 354,137,876.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,137,876.58/21,415.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,536.38

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