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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,682.56, 29,921.94 and 11,746.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,682.56, 29,921.94 and 11,746.56 is: 16,210.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,682.56 : 29,921.94 = 11,746.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,682.56/29,921.94 = 11,746.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,682.56x = 29,921.94 × 11,746.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,682.56x = 351,479,863.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,479,863.53/21,682.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,210.26

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