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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,009.50, 28,993.12 and 11,449.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,009.50, 28,993.12 and 11,449.39 is: 15,800.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,009.50 : 28,993.12 = 11,449.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,009.50/28,993.12 = 11,449.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,009.50x = 28,993.12 × 11,449.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,009.50x = 331,953,627.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,953,627.01/21,009.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,800.17

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