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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,009.69, 28,993.38 and 11,449.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,009.69, 28,993.38 and 11,449.58 is: 15,800.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,009.69 : 28,993.38 = 11,449.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,009.69/28,993.38 = 11,449.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,009.69x = 28,993.38 × 11,449.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,009.69x = 331,962,023.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,962,023.78/21,009.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,800.42

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