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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,421.47, 29,562.48 and 11,990.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,421.47, 29,562.48 and 11,990.01 is: 16,546.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,421.47 : 29,562.48 = 11,990.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,421.47/29,562.48 = 11,990.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,421.47x = 29,562.48 × 11,990.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,421.47x = 354,454,430.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,454,430.82/21,421.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,546.69

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