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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,005.33, 28,977.14 and 13,445.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,005.33, 28,977.14 and 13,445.60 is: 18,548.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,005.33 : 28,977.14 = 13,445.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,005.33/28,977.14 = 13,445.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,005.33x = 28,977.14 × 13,445.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,005.33x = 389,614,922.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,614,922.31/21,005.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,548.39

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