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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,645.69, 29,871.51 and 11,955.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,645.69, 29,871.51 and 11,955.12 is: 16,498.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,645.69 : 29,871.51 = 11,955.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,645.69/29,871.51 = 11,955.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,645.69x = 29,871.51 × 11,955.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,645.69x = 357,117,486.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,117,486.63/21,645.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,498.32

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