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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,674.81, 29,911.28 and 11,738.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,674.81, 29,911.28 and 11,738.81 is: 16,199.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,674.81 : 29,911.28 = 11,738.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,674.81/29,911.28 = 11,738.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,674.81x = 29,911.28 × 11,738.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,674.81x = 351,122,848.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,122,848.86/21,674.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,199.58

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