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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,561.98, 32,282.76 and 11,665.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,561.98, 32,282.76 and 11,665.76 is: 17,466.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,561.98 : 32,282.76 = 11,665.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,561.98/32,282.76 = 11,665.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,561.98x = 32,282.76 × 11,665.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,561.98x = 376,602,930.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,602,930.30/21,561.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,466.06

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