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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,040.59, 29,036.63 and 11,609.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,040.59, 29,036.63 and 11,609.76 is: 16,021.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,040.59 : 29,036.63 = 11,609.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,040.59/29,036.63 = 11,609.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,040.59x = 29,036.63 × 11,609.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,040.59x = 337,108,378.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,108,378.12/21,040.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,021.81

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