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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,031.17, 29,022.48 and 11,599.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,031.17, 29,022.48 and 11,599.13 is: 16,006.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,031.17 : 29,022.48 = 11,599.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,031.17/29,022.48 = 11,599.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,031.17x = 29,022.48 × 11,599.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,031.17x = 336,635,518.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,635,518.44/21,031.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,006.50

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