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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,555.21, 29,744.46 and 11,994.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,555.21, 29,744.46 and 11,994.33 is: 16,551.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,555.21 : 29,744.46 = 11,994.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,555.21/29,744.46 = 11,994.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,555.21x = 29,744.46 × 11,994.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,555.21x = 356,764,868.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,764,868.91/21,555.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,551.21

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