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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,061.98, 29,065.55 and 11,502

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,061.98, 29,065.55 and 11,502 is: 15,872.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,061.98 : 29,065.55 = 11,502 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,061.98/29,065.55 = 11,502/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,061.98x = 29,065.55 × 11,502
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,061.98x = 334,311,898.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,311,898.59/21,061.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,872.77

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