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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,056.76, 29,057.58 and 11,625.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,056.76, 29,057.58 and 11,625.30 is: 16,042.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,056.76 : 29,057.58 = 11,625.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,056.76/29,057.58 = 11,625.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,056.76x = 29,057.58 × 11,625.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,056.76x = 337,803,084.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,803,084.77/21,056.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,042.50

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