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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,647.04, 29,872.96 and 11,711.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,647.04, 29,872.96 and 11,711.04 is: 16,161.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,647.04 : 29,872.96 = 11,711.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,647.04/29,872.96 = 11,711.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,647.04x = 29,872.96 × 11,711.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,647.04x = 349,843,429.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,843,429.48/21,647.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,161.26

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