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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,019.76, 29,007.40 and 11,588.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,019.76, 29,007.40 and 11,588.16 is: 15,991.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,019.76 : 29,007.40 = 11,588.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,019.76/29,007.40 = 11,588.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,019.76x = 29,007.40 × 11,588.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,019.76x = 336,142,392.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,142,392.38/21,019.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,991.73

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