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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,675.81, 29,912.66 and 11,739.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,675.81, 29,912.66 and 11,739.81 is: 16,200.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,675.81 : 29,912.66 = 11,739.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,675.81/29,912.66 = 11,739.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,675.81x = 29,912.66 × 11,739.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,675.81x = 351,168,944.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,168,944.99/21,675.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,200.96

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