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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,016.76, 29,002.73 and 11,456.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,016.76, 29,002.73 and 11,456.74 is: 15,810.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,016.76 : 29,002.73 = 11,456.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,016.76/29,002.73 = 11,456.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,016.76x = 29,002.73 × 11,456.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,016.76x = 332,276,693.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,276,693.04/21,016.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,810.08

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