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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,416.78, 29,555.82 and 11,985.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,416.78, 29,555.82 and 11,985.32 is: 16,540.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,416.78 : 29,555.82 = 11,985.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,416.78/29,555.82 = 11,985.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,416.78x = 29,555.82 × 11,985.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,416.78x = 354,235,960.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,235,960.56/21,416.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,540.11

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