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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,423.65, 29,565.02 and 11,992.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,423.65, 29,565.02 and 11,992.19 is: 16,549.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,423.65 : 29,565.02 = 11,992.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,423.65/29,565.02 = 11,992.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,423.65x = 29,565.02 × 11,992.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,423.65x = 354,549,219.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,549,219.35/21,423.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,549.43

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