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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,663.26, 29,895.38 and 11,727.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,663.26, 29,895.38 and 11,727.26 is: 16,183.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,663.26 : 29,895.38 = 11,727.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,663.26/29,895.38 = 11,727.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,663.26x = 29,895.38 × 11,727.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,663.26x = 350,590,894.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,590,894.06/21,663.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,183.66

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