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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,425.52, 29,567.22 and 11,994

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,425.52, 29,567.22 and 11,994 is: 16,551.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,425.52 : 29,567.22 = 11,994 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,425.52/29,567.22 = 11,994/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,425.52x = 29,567.22 × 11,994
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,425.52x = 354,629,236.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,629,236.68/21,425.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,551.72

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