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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,001.06, 28,981.46 and 11,569.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,001.06, 28,981.46 and 11,569.62 is: 15,966.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,001.06 : 28,981.46 = 11,569.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,001.06/28,981.46 = 11,569.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,001.06x = 28,981.46 × 11,569.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,001.06x = 335,304,464.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,304,464.78/21,001.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,966.08

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