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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,009.06, 28,993.80 and 11,577.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,009.06, 28,993.80 and 11,577.60 is: 15,977.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,009.06 : 28,993.80 = 11,577.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,009.06/28,993.80 = 11,577.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,009.06x = 28,993.80 × 11,577.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,009.06x = 335,678,618.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,678,618.88/21,009.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,977.80

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