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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,007.20, 28,993.80 and 13,047.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,007.20, 28,993.80 and 13,047.60 is: 18,008.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,007.20 : 28,993.80 = 13,047.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,007.20/28,993.80 = 13,047.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,007.20x = 28,993.80 × 13,047.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,007.20x = 378,299,504.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,299,504.88/21,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,008.09

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