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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,002.54, 28,983.49 and 11,571.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,002.54, 28,983.49 and 11,571.11 is: 15,968.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,002.54 : 28,983.49 = 11,571.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,002.54/28,983.49 = 11,571.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,002.54x = 28,983.49 × 11,571.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,002.54x = 335,371,034.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,371,034.98/21,002.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,968.12

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