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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,651.56, 29,879.25 and 11,715.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,651.56, 29,879.25 and 11,715.56 is: 16,167.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,651.56 : 29,879.25 = 11,715.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,651.56/29,879.25 = 11,715.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,651.56x = 29,879.25 × 11,715.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,651.56x = 350,052,220.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,052,220.83/21,651.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,167.53

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