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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,168.08, 31,740.96 and 11,304.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,168.08, 31,740.96 and 11,304.68 is: 16,951.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,168.08 : 31,740.96 = 11,304.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,168.08/31,740.96 = 11,304.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,168.08x = 31,740.96 × 11,304.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,168.08x = 358,821,395.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,821,395.69/21,168.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,951.06

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