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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,664.71, 29,897.37 and 11,728.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,664.71, 29,897.37 and 11,728.71 is: 16,185.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,664.71 : 29,897.37 = 11,728.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,664.71/29,897.37 = 11,728.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,664.71x = 29,897.37 × 11,728.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,664.71x = 350,657,582.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,657,582.49/21,664.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,185.66

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