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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,056.66, 29,057.41 and 11,625.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,056.66, 29,057.41 and 11,625.02 is: 16,042.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,056.66 : 29,057.41 = 11,625.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,056.66/29,057.41 = 11,625.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,056.66x = 29,057.41 × 11,625.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,056.66x = 337,792,972.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,792,972.40/21,056.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,042.10

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