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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,657.96, 29,888.06 and 11,721.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,657.96, 29,888.06 and 11,721.96 is: 16,176.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,657.96 : 29,888.06 = 11,721.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,657.96/29,888.06 = 11,721.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,657.96x = 29,888.06 × 11,721.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,657.96x = 350,346,585.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,346,585.19/21,657.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,176.34

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