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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,524.78, 29,703.99 and 11,964.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,524.78, 29,703.99 and 11,964.42 is: 16,510.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,524.78 : 29,703.99 = 11,964.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,524.78/29,703.99 = 11,964.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,524.78x = 29,703.99 × 11,964.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,524.78x = 355,391,012.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,391,012.04/21,524.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,510.78

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