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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,667.59, 29,901.29 and 11,731.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,667.59, 29,901.29 and 11,731.59 is: 16,189.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,667.59 : 29,901.29 = 11,731.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,667.59/29,901.29 = 11,731.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,667.59x = 29,901.29 × 11,731.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,667.59x = 350,789,616.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,789,616.09/21,667.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,189.60

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