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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,001.68, 28,983.02 and 11,570.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,001.68, 28,983.02 and 11,570.45 is: 15,967.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,001.68 : 28,983.02 = 11,570.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,001.68/28,983.02 = 11,570.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,001.68x = 28,983.02 × 11,570.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,001.68x = 335,346,380.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,346,380.99/21,001.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,967.60

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