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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,009.50, 28,993.72 and 11,578.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,009.50, 28,993.72 and 11,578.67 is: 15,978.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,009.50 : 28,993.72 = 11,578.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,009.50/28,993.72 = 11,578.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,009.50x = 28,993.72 × 11,578.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,009.50x = 335,708,715.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,708,715.95/21,009.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,978.90

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