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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,004.62, 28,986.38 and 11,573.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,004.62, 28,986.38 and 11,573.40 is: 15,971.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,004.62 : 28,986.38 = 11,573.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,004.62/28,986.38 = 11,573.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,004.62x = 28,986.38 × 11,573.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,004.62x = 335,470,970.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,470,970.29/21,004.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,971.29

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