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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,063.24, 29,066.72 and 11,631.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,063.24, 29,066.72 and 11,631.60 is: 16,051.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,063.24 : 29,066.72 = 11,631.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,063.24/29,066.72 = 11,631.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,063.24x = 29,066.72 × 11,631.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,063.24x = 338,092,402.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,092,402.19/21,063.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,051.30

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