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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,056.08, 29,057.52 and 11,624.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,056.08, 29,057.52 and 11,624.96 is: 16,042.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,056.08 : 29,057.52 = 11,624.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,056.08/29,057.52 = 11,624.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,056.08x = 29,057.52 × 11,624.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,056.08x = 337,792,507.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,792,507.70/21,056.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,042.52

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