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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,022.62, 29,011.44 and 11,591.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,022.62, 29,011.44 and 11,591.52 is: 15,996.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,022.62 : 29,011.44 = 11,591.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,022.62/29,011.44 = 11,591.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,022.62x = 29,011.44 × 11,591.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,022.62x = 336,286,686.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,286,686.99/21,022.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,996.42

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