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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,007.26, 28,990.68 and 12,056.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,007.26, 28,990.68 and 12,056.58 is: 16,638.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,007.26 : 28,990.68 = 12,056.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,007.26/28,990.68 = 12,056.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,007.26x = 28,990.68 × 12,056.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,007.26x = 349,528,452.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,528,452.67/21,007.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,638.46

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