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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,430.58, 29,572.54 and 11,997.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,430.58, 29,572.54 and 11,997.86 is: 16,556.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,430.58 : 29,572.54 = 11,997.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,430.58/29,572.54 = 11,997.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,430.58x = 29,572.54 × 11,997.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,430.58x = 354,807,194.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,807,194.76/21,430.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,556.12

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