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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,682, 29,921.34 and 11,746

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,682, 29,921.34 and 11,746 is: 16,209.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,682 : 29,921.34 = 11,746 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,682/29,921.34 = 11,746/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,682x = 29,921.34 × 11,746
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,682x = 351,456,059.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,456,059.64/21,682
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,209.58

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