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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,727.50, 29,983.98 and 11,791.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,727.50, 29,983.98 and 11,791.50 is: 16,272.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,727.50 : 29,983.98 = 11,791.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,727.50/29,983.98 = 11,791.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,727.50x = 29,983.98 × 11,791.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,727.50x = 353,556,100.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,556,100.17/21,727.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,272.29

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