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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,618.75, 29,833.89 and 11,682.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,618.75, 29,833.89 and 11,682.75 is: 16,122.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,618.75 : 29,833.89 = 11,682.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,618.75/29,833.89 = 11,682.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,618.75x = 29,833.89 × 11,682.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,618.75x = 348,541,878.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,541,878.40/21,618.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,122.20

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