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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,522.23, 29,699.99 and 11,962.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,522.23, 29,699.99 and 11,962.07 is: 16,507.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,522.23 : 29,699.99 = 11,962.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,522.23/29,699.99 = 11,962.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,522.23x = 29,699.99 × 11,962.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,522.23x = 355,273,359.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,273,359.38/21,522.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,507.27

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