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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,535.07, 29,718.77 and 11,844.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,535.07, 29,718.77 and 11,844.97 is: 16,346.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,535.07 : 29,718.77 = 11,844.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,535.07/29,718.77 = 11,844.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,535.07x = 29,718.77 × 11,844.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,535.07x = 352,017,805.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,017,805.57/21,535.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,346.26

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