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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,612.93, 29,825.85 and 11,676.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,612.93, 29,825.85 and 11,676.93 is: 16,114.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,612.93 : 29,825.85 = 11,676.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,612.93/29,825.85 = 11,676.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,612.93x = 29,825.85 × 11,676.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,612.93x = 348,274,362.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,274,362.64/21,612.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,114.17

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