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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,419.70, 29,559.27 and 11,988.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,419.70, 29,559.27 and 11,988.25 is: 16,543.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,419.70 : 29,559.27 = 11,988.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,419.70/29,559.27 = 11,988.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,419.70x = 29,559.27 × 11,988.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,419.70x = 354,363,918.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,363,918.58/21,419.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,543.83

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