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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,726.06, 29,981.97 and 11,790.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,726.06, 29,981.97 and 11,790.06 is: 16,270.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,726.06 : 29,981.97 = 11,790.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,726.06/29,981.97 = 11,790.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,726.06x = 29,981.97 × 11,790.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,726.06x = 353,489,225.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,489,225.22/21,726.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,270.29

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