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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,661.25, 29,892.62 and 11,725.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,661.25, 29,892.62 and 11,725.25 is: 16,180.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,661.25 : 29,892.62 = 11,725.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,661.25/29,892.62 = 11,725.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,661.25x = 29,892.62 × 11,725.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,661.25x = 350,498,442.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,498,442.66/21,661.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,180.90

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