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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,006.64, 28,988.98 and 11,575

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,006.64, 28,988.98 and 11,575 is: 15,973.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,006.64 : 28,988.98 = 11,575 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,006.64/28,988.98 = 11,575/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,006.64x = 28,988.98 × 11,575
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,006.64x = 335,547,443.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,547,443.50/21,006.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,973.40

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