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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,008.52, 28,991.76 and 11,577

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,008.52, 28,991.76 and 11,577 is: 15,976.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,008.52 : 28,991.76 = 11,577 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,008.52/28,991.76 = 11,577/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,008.52x = 28,991.76 × 11,577
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,008.52x = 335,637,605.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,637,605.52/21,008.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,976.26

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