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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,019.83, 29,007.36 and 11,588.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,019.83, 29,007.36 and 11,588.55 is: 15,992.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,019.83 : 29,007.36 = 11,588.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,019.83/29,007.36 = 11,588.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,019.83x = 29,007.36 × 11,588.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,019.83x = 336,153,241.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,153,241.73/21,019.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,992.20

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