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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,057.63, 29,059.52 and 11,626.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,057.63, 29,059.52 and 11,626.26 is: 16,044.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,057.63 : 29,059.52 = 11,626.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,057.63/29,059.52 = 11,626.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,057.63x = 29,059.52 × 11,626.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,057.63x = 337,853,535.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,853,535.00/21,057.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,044.23

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