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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,002.76, 28,984.95 and 12,050.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,002.76, 28,984.95 and 12,050.19 is: 16,629.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,002.76 : 28,984.95 = 12,050.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,002.76/28,984.95 = 12,050.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,002.76x = 28,984.95 × 12,050.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,002.76x = 349,274,154.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,274,154.64/21,002.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,629.92

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