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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,068.55, 29,074.62 and 11,637.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,068.55, 29,074.62 and 11,637.12 is: 16,059.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,068.55 : 29,074.62 = 11,637.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,068.55/29,074.62 = 11,637.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,068.55x = 29,074.62 × 11,637.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,068.55x = 338,344,841.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,344,841.89/21,068.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,059.24

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