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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,554.42, 29,743.38 and 11,993.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,554.42, 29,743.38 and 11,993.58 is: 16,550.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,554.42 : 29,743.38 = 11,993.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,554.42/29,743.38 = 11,993.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,554.42x = 29,743.38 × 11,993.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,554.42x = 356,729,607.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,729,607.50/21,554.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,550.19

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