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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,007.89, 28,989.77 and 12,058.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,007.89, 28,989.77 and 12,058.20 is: 16,639.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,007.89 : 28,989.77 = 12,058.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,007.89/28,989.77 = 12,058.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,007.89x = 28,989.77 × 12,058.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,007.89x = 349,564,384.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,564,384.32/21,007.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,639.67

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