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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,675.59, 29,912.21 and 11,739.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,675.59, 29,912.21 and 11,739.59 is: 16,200.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,675.59 : 29,912.21 = 11,739.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,675.59/29,912.21 = 11,739.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,675.59x = 29,912.21 × 11,739.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,675.59x = 351,157,022.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,157,022.70/21,675.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,200.58

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