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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,036.54, 29,031.30 and 11,605.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,036.54, 29,031.30 and 11,605.71 is: 16,016.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,036.54 : 29,031.30 = 11,605.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,036.54/29,031.30 = 11,605.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,036.54x = 29,031.30 × 11,605.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,036.54x = 336,928,848.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,928,848.72/21,036.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,016.36

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