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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,042.56, 29,039.34 and 11,611.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,042.56, 29,039.34 and 11,611.73 is: 16,024.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,042.56 : 29,039.34 = 11,611.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,042.56/29,039.34 = 11,611.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,042.56x = 29,039.34 × 11,611.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,042.56x = 337,197,091.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,197,091.60/21,042.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,024.53

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