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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,721.50, 29,975.67 and 11,785.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,721.50, 29,975.67 and 11,785.50 is: 16,263.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,721.50 : 29,975.67 = 11,785.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,721.50/29,975.67 = 11,785.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,721.50x = 29,975.67 × 11,785.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,721.50x = 353,278,258.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,278,258.79/21,721.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,263.99

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