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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,007.80, 28,989.54 and 13,050.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,007.80, 28,989.54 and 13,050.72 is: 18,009.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,007.80 : 28,989.54 = 13,050.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,007.80/28,989.54 = 13,050.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,007.80x = 28,989.54 × 13,050.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,007.80x = 378,334,369.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,334,369.47/21,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,009.23

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