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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,024.72, 29,013.36 and 11,593.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,024.72, 29,013.36 and 11,593.20 is: 15,998.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,024.72 : 29,013.36 = 11,593.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,024.72/29,013.36 = 11,593.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,024.72x = 29,013.36 × 11,593.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,024.72x = 336,357,685.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,357,685.15/21,024.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,998.20

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