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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,068.79, 29,074.89 and 11,637.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,068.79, 29,074.89 and 11,637.36 is: 16,059.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,068.79 : 29,074.89 = 11,637.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,068.79/29,074.89 = 11,637.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,068.79x = 29,074.89 × 11,637.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,068.79x = 338,354,961.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,354,961.89/21,068.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,059.53

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