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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,617.52, 29,832.16 and 11,681.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,617.52, 29,832.16 and 11,681.52 is: 16,120.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,617.52 : 29,832.16 = 11,681.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,617.52/29,832.16 = 11,681.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,617.52x = 29,832.16 × 11,681.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,617.52x = 348,484,973.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,484,973.68/21,617.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,120.49

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