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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,663.44, 29,895.54 and 11,727.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,663.44, 29,895.54 and 11,727.44 is: 16,183.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,663.44 : 29,895.54 = 11,727.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,663.44/29,895.54 = 11,727.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,663.44x = 29,895.54 × 11,727.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,663.44x = 350,598,151.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,598,151.62/21,663.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,183.86

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