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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,007.64, 28,990.48 and 11,576.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,007.64, 28,990.48 and 11,576.20 is: 15,975.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,007.64 : 28,990.48 = 11,576.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,007.64/28,990.48 = 11,576.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,007.64x = 28,990.48 × 11,576.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,007.64x = 335,599,594.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,599,594.58/21,007.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,975.12

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