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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,041.76, 29,037.62 and 11,610.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,041.76, 29,037.62 and 11,610.32 is: 16,022.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,041.76 : 29,037.62 = 11,610.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,041.76/29,037.62 = 11,610.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,041.76x = 29,037.62 × 11,610.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,041.76x = 337,136,060.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,136,060.24/21,041.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,022.24

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