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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,651.06, 29,878.56 and 11,715.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,651.06, 29,878.56 and 11,715.06 is: 16,166.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,651.06 : 29,878.56 = 11,715.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,651.06/29,878.56 = 11,715.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,651.06x = 29,878.56 × 11,715.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,651.06x = 350,029,123.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,029,123.11/21,651.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,166.84

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