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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,768.16, 30,039.92 and 11,832.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,768.16, 30,039.92 and 11,832.16 is: 16,328.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,768.16 : 30,039.92 = 11,832.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,768.16/30,039.92 = 11,832.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,768.16x = 30,039.92 × 11,832.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,768.16x = 355,437,139.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,437,139.83/21,768.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,328.30

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