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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,423.84, 29,566.26 and 11,995.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,423.84, 29,566.26 and 11,995.44 is: 16,554.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,423.84 : 29,566.26 = 11,995.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,423.84/29,566.26 = 11,995.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,423.84x = 29,566.26 × 11,995.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,423.84x = 354,660,297.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,660,297.85/21,423.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,554.47

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