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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,423.76, 29,564.80 and 11,992.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,423.76, 29,564.80 and 11,992.32 is: 16,549.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,423.76 : 29,564.80 = 11,992.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,423.76/29,564.80 = 11,992.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,423.76x = 29,564.80 × 11,992.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,423.76x = 354,550,542.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,550,542.34/21,423.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,549.41

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