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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,026.08, 29,015.84 and 11,595.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,026.08, 29,015.84 and 11,595.52 is: 16,001.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,026.08 : 29,015.84 = 11,595.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,026.08/29,015.84 = 11,595.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,026.08x = 29,015.84 × 11,595.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,026.08x = 336,453,753.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,453,753.04/21,026.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,001.73

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