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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,021.69, 29,010.12 and 11,590.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,021.69, 29,010.12 and 11,590.59 is: 15,995.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,021.69 : 29,010.12 = 11,590.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,021.69/29,010.12 = 11,590.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,021.69x = 29,010.12 × 11,590.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,021.69x = 336,244,406.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,244,406.77/21,021.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,995.12

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