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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,030.58, 29,022.19 and 11,599.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,030.58, 29,022.19 and 11,599.15 is: 16,006.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,030.58 : 29,022.19 = 11,599.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,030.58/29,022.19 = 11,599.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,030.58x = 29,022.19 × 11,599.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,030.58x = 336,632,735.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,632,735.14/21,030.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,006.82

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