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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,055.76, 29,056.60 and 11,624.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,055.76, 29,056.60 and 11,624.08 is: 16,041.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,055.76 : 29,056.60 = 11,624.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,055.76/29,056.60 = 11,624.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,055.76x = 29,056.60 × 11,624.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,055.76x = 337,756,242.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,756,242.93/21,055.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,041.04

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