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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,030.12, 29,021.54 and 11,598.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,030.12, 29,021.54 and 11,598.72 is: 16,006.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,030.12 : 29,021.54 = 11,598.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,030.12/29,021.54 = 11,598.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,030.12x = 29,021.54 × 11,598.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,030.12x = 336,612,716.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,612,716.43/21,030.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,006.22

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