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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,430.48, 29,571.40 and 11,997.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,430.48, 29,571.40 and 11,997.52 is: 16,555.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,430.48 : 29,571.40 = 11,997.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,430.48/29,571.40 = 11,997.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,430.48x = 29,571.40 × 11,997.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,430.48x = 354,783,462.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,783,462.93/21,430.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,555.09

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