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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,022.69, 29,011.50 and 11,591.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,022.69, 29,011.50 and 11,591.59 is: 15,996.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,022.69 : 29,011.50 = 11,591.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,022.69/29,011.50 = 11,591.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,022.69x = 29,011.50 × 11,591.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,022.69x = 336,289,413.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,289,413.29/21,022.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,996.50

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