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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,032.67, 29,024.63 and 11,601.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,032.67, 29,024.63 and 11,601.24 is: 16,009.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,032.67 : 29,024.63 = 11,601.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,032.67/29,024.63 = 11,601.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,032.67x = 29,024.63 × 11,601.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,032.67x = 336,721,575.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,721,575.20/21,032.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,009.45

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