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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,525.33, 29,704.62 and 11,965.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,525.33, 29,704.62 and 11,965.17 is: 16,511.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,525.33 : 29,704.62 = 11,965.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,525.33/29,704.62 = 11,965.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,525.33x = 29,704.62 × 11,965.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,525.33x = 355,420,828.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,420,828.09/21,525.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,511.75

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