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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,055.64, 29,056.82 and 11,624.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,055.64, 29,056.82 and 11,624.21 is: 16,041.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,055.64 : 29,056.82 = 11,624.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,055.64/29,056.82 = 11,624.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,055.64x = 29,056.82 × 11,624.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,055.64x = 337,762,374.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,762,374.21/21,055.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,041.42

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