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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,425.64, 29,567.34 and 11,994

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,425.64, 29,567.34 and 11,994 is: 16,551.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,425.64 : 29,567.34 = 11,994 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,425.64/29,567.34 = 11,994/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,425.64x = 29,567.34 × 11,994
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,425.64x = 354,630,675.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,630,675.96/21,425.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,551.70

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