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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,327.75, 29,430.96 and 11,767.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,327.75, 29,430.96 and 11,767.75 is: 16,238.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,327.75 : 29,430.96 = 11,767.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,327.75/29,430.96 = 11,767.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,327.75x = 29,430.96 × 11,767.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,327.75x = 346,336,179.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,336,179.54/21,327.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,238.76

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