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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,529.32, 29,710.97 and 11,969.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,529.32, 29,710.97 and 11,969.49 is: 16,518.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,529.32 : 29,710.97 = 11,969.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,529.32/29,710.97 = 11,969.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,529.32x = 29,710.97 × 11,969.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,529.32x = 355,625,158.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,625,158.31/21,529.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,518.18

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