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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,003.64, 28,985.63 and 12,052.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,003.64, 28,985.63 and 12,052.73 is: 16,633.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,003.64 : 28,985.63 = 12,052.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,003.64/28,985.63 = 12,052.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,003.64x = 28,985.63 × 12,052.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,003.64x = 349,355,984.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,355,984.47/21,003.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,633.12

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