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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,041.20, 29,038.59 and 11,969.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,041.20, 29,038.59 and 11,969.41 is: 16,518.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,041.20 : 29,038.59 = 11,969.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,041.20/29,038.59 = 11,969.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,041.20x = 29,038.59 × 11,969.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,041.20x = 347,574,789.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,574,789.53/21,041.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,518.77

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