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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,024.71, 29,012.95 and 11,592.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,024.71, 29,012.95 and 11,592.53 is: 15,997.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,024.71 : 29,012.95 = 11,592.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,024.71/29,012.95 = 11,592.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,024.71x = 29,012.95 × 11,592.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,024.71x = 336,333,493.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,333,493.26/21,024.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,997.06

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