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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,672.95, 29,908.65 and 11,736.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,672.95, 29,908.65 and 11,736.95 is: 16,196.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,672.95 : 29,908.65 = 11,736.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,672.95/29,908.65 = 11,736.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,672.95x = 29,908.65 × 11,736.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,672.95x = 351,036,180.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,036,180.07/21,672.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,196.98

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