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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,003.23, 28,984.97 and 12,933.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,003.23, 28,984.97 and 12,933.83 is: 17,849.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,003.23 : 28,984.97 = 12,933.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,003.23/28,984.97 = 12,933.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,003.23x = 28,984.97 × 12,933.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,003.23x = 374,886,561.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,886,561.94/21,003.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,849.00

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