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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,668.25, 29,902.23 and 11,732.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,668.25, 29,902.23 and 11,732.25 is: 16,190.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,668.25 : 29,902.23 = 11,732.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,668.25/29,902.23 = 11,732.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,668.25x = 29,902.23 × 11,732.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,668.25x = 350,820,437.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,820,437.92/21,668.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,190.53

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