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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,668.04, 29,901.94 and 11,732.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,668.04, 29,901.94 and 11,732.04 is: 16,190.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,668.04 : 29,901.94 = 11,732.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,668.04/29,901.94 = 11,732.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,668.04x = 29,901.94 × 11,732.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,668.04x = 350,810,756.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,810,756.16/21,668.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,190.24

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