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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,525.59, 29,704.73 and 11,965.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,525.59, 29,704.73 and 11,965.23 is: 16,511.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,525.59 : 29,704.73 = 11,965.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,525.59/29,704.73 = 11,965.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,525.59x = 29,704.73 × 11,965.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,525.59x = 355,424,022.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,424,022.97/21,525.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,511.70

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