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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,042.97, 29,038.53 and 11,611.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,042.97, 29,038.53 and 11,611.33 is: 16,023.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,042.97 : 29,038.53 = 11,611.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,042.97/29,038.53 = 11,611.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,042.97x = 29,038.53 × 11,611.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,042.97x = 337,175,925.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,175,925.49/21,042.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,023.21

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