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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,059.94, 29,062.93 and 11,628.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,059.94, 29,062.93 and 11,628.48 is: 16,047.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,059.94 : 29,062.93 = 11,628.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,059.94/29,062.93 = 11,628.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,059.94x = 29,062.93 × 11,628.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,059.94x = 337,957,554.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,957,554.93/21,059.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,047.42

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