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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,727.19, 29,983.52 and 11,791.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,727.19, 29,983.52 and 11,791.19 is: 16,271.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,727.19 : 29,983.52 = 11,791.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,727.19/29,983.52 = 11,791.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,727.19x = 29,983.52 × 11,791.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,727.19x = 353,541,381.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,541,381.19/21,727.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,271.84

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