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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,006.84, 28,990.80 and 12,054.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,006.84, 28,990.80 and 12,054.72 is: 16,636.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,006.84 : 28,990.80 = 12,054.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,006.84/28,990.80 = 12,054.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,006.84x = 28,990.80 × 12,054.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,006.84x = 349,475,976.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,475,976.58/21,006.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,636.29

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