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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,036.55, 29,030.76 and 11,605.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,036.55, 29,030.76 and 11,605.11 is: 16,015.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,036.55 : 29,030.76 = 11,605.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,036.55/29,030.76 = 11,605.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,036.55x = 29,030.76 × 11,605.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,036.55x = 336,905,163.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,905,163.18/21,036.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,015.23

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