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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,680.84, 29,919.46 and 11,744.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,680.84, 29,919.46 and 11,744.84 is: 16,207.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,680.84 : 29,919.46 = 11,744.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,680.84/29,919.46 = 11,744.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,680.84x = 29,919.46 × 11,744.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,680.84x = 351,399,270.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,399,270.59/21,680.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,207.83

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