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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,024.16, 29,012.72 and 11,592.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,024.16, 29,012.72 and 11,592.72 is: 15,997.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,024.16 : 29,012.72 = 11,592.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,024.16/29,012.72 = 11,592.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,024.16x = 29,012.72 × 11,592.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,024.16x = 336,336,339.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,336,339.40/21,024.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,997.61

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