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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,611.43, 29,823.78 and 11,675.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,611.43, 29,823.78 and 11,675.43 is: 16,112.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,611.43 : 29,823.78 = 11,675.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,611.43/29,823.78 = 11,675.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,611.43x = 29,823.78 × 11,675.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,611.43x = 348,205,455.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,205,455.73/21,611.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,112.10

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