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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,670.82, 29,905.72 and 11,734.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,670.82, 29,905.72 and 11,734.82 is: 16,194.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,670.82 : 29,905.72 = 11,734.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,670.82/29,905.72 = 11,734.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,670.82x = 29,905.72 × 11,734.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,670.82x = 350,938,241.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,938,241.17/21,670.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,194.05

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