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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,009.24, 28,993.68 and 12,057.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,009.24, 28,993.68 and 12,057.12 is: 16,639.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,009.24 : 28,993.68 = 12,057.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,009.24/28,993.68 = 12,057.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,009.24x = 28,993.68 × 12,057.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,009.24x = 349,580,279.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,580,279.00/21,009.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,639.36

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