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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,005.30, 28,987.85 and 11,573.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,005.30, 28,987.85 and 11,573.87 is: 15,972.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,005.30 : 28,987.85 = 11,573.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,005.30/28,987.85 = 11,573.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,005.30x = 28,987.85 × 11,573.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,005.30x = 335,501,404.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,501,404.67/21,005.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,972.23

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