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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,001.62, 28,982.22 and 11,570.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,001.62, 28,982.22 and 11,570.19 is: 15,966.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,001.62 : 28,982.22 = 11,570.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,001.62/28,982.22 = 11,570.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,001.62x = 28,982.22 × 11,570.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,001.62x = 335,329,792.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,329,792.02/21,001.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,966.85

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