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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,638.72, 29,861.52 and 11,702.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,638.72, 29,861.52 and 11,702.72 is: 16,149.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,638.72 : 29,861.52 = 11,702.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,638.72/29,861.52 = 11,702.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,638.72x = 29,861.52 × 11,702.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,638.72x = 349,461,007.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,461,007.33/21,638.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,149.80

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