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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,466.61, 29,625.71 and 11,909.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,466.61, 29,625.71 and 11,909.59 is: 16,436.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,466.61 : 29,625.71 = 11,909.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,466.61/29,625.71 = 11,909.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,466.61x = 29,625.71 × 11,909.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,466.61x = 352,829,925.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,829,925.95/21,466.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,436.22

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