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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,514.53, 29,688.96 and 11,954.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,514.53, 29,688.96 and 11,954.97 is: 16,497.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,514.53 : 29,688.96 = 11,954.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,514.53/29,688.96 = 11,954.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,514.53x = 29,688.96 × 11,954.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,514.53x = 354,930,626.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,930,626.13/21,514.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,497.25

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