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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,629, 29,848.02 and 11,693

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,629, 29,848.02 and 11,693 is: 16,136.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,629 : 29,848.02 = 11,693 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,629/29,848.02 = 11,693/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,629x = 29,848.02 × 11,693
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,629x = 349,012,897.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,012,897.86/21,629
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,136.34

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