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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,024.55, 29,013.96 and 11,593.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,024.55, 29,013.96 and 11,593.05 is: 15,998.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,024.55 : 29,013.96 = 11,593.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,024.55/29,013.96 = 11,593.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,024.55x = 29,013.96 × 11,593.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,024.55x = 336,360,288.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,360,288.98/21,024.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,998.45

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